THE HEALTH OF TANKER DRIVERS

TANKBILFOERARE. HAELSOTILLSTAAND OCH BESVAER FRAAN ROERELSEORGANEN

The report presents results of a study of the health of tanker drivers. It demonstrates which organs of the body are most often injured and overstrained in tanker drivers. A comparison was made between the health problems of tanker drivers and a control group consisting of storemen and clerks. The comparison indicates the problems which are specific to tanker drivers, caused by their specific working environment.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transporthaelsan

  Vaestra Vaegen 11A
  Solna,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Bergsdtrand, L
  • WALLIN, M
  • AASTROEM, H
• Publication Date: 1986

Language

• Swedish

Media Info

• Pagination: 40P+A p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arm; Back; Drivers; Environment; Ergonomics; Foot; Hand; Health; Knee; Labor; Neck; Shoulder; Tankers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Work
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00487277
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1989 12:00AM