Journal Articles Applied Ergonomics Year : 2024

Influence of floor inclination on handle push and pull forces production of the upper limb

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Floor inclination can alter hand force production, and lower limb kinetics, affecting control operations, and threatening operator safety in various domains, such as aviation, naval, construction industry, or agriculture. This study investigates the effects of different floor inclinations, on handle push or pull force production. Participants performed maximal isometric contraction tasks requiring to exert a maximal voluntary force either by pulling or pushing a handle, at different floor inclinations from -30 • to +30 • about the transverse and longitudinal axes. Maximal hand force and Ground Reaction Forces about both feet were recorded. The results revealed non-equivalent variations in hand and feet responses as a function of inclination angle. Specifically, there was a significant reduction in handle push-pull force production, up to 70% (p < 0.001) for extreme inclinations, around both axes. This study provides critical data for design engineers, highlighting the challenge of production forces at steep angles.

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hal-04942813 , version 1 (12-02-2025)

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Matthieu Abautret, Benjamin Goislard De Monsabert, Chantal Maïs, Guillaume Rao. Influence of floor inclination on handle push and pull forces production of the upper limb. Applied Ergonomics, 2024, 119, ⟨10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104322⟩. ⟨hal-04942813⟩
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