BELT UP - IF YOU CAN! RHEUMATISM AND THE STANDARD CAR SEAT BELT

Many people who suffer from rheumatic diseases report that they are physically unable to use standard car seat belts unaided. This study was set up to determine exactly which aspects of seat belt design caused them problems and pain. A sample of 73 rheumatic subjects, all of whom reported problems with seat belts, took part in the study. Each subject rated two seat belts for problems and pain caused when performing the tasks necessary for independent belt use. Eight belt designs were investigated. The study identified the design features that facilitated or hindered the execution of each task. Suggestions are made for adaptations to belt design. These, which aim for independent belt use by rheumatism sufferers, should also prove of benefit to the able-bodied user. (Author/TRRL)

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  Butterworth Scientific Limited

  Journals Division, P.O. Box 63, Westbury House, Bury
  Guildford, Surrey  England  GU2 5BH
• Authors:
  • Shotton, M A
• Publication Date: 1985-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 127-133
• Serial:
  • Applied Ergonomics
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0003-6870
  • EISSN: 1872-9126
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00036870

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Human factors; Manual safety belts; Persons with disabilities; Physical disabilities; Utilization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications; Use
• Old TRIS Terms: Rheumatism
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design); 1726: Disabled person; 9048: Modification; 1476: Safety belt; 9084: Use
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Society; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451865
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 145
• Files: HSL, ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1985 12:00AM