THE ERGONOMICAL FACTORS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND HEALTH OF BUS DRIVERS

LINJA-AUTOJEN ERGONOMISET PIIRTEET, KULJETTAJIEN TYOOLOT JA TERVEYS

The study was based on the buses and drivers of the municipal transport corporation of the city of Tampere. The sample contained 468 bus drivers, 91.2% of which replied to the survey. Measurements were carried out in 40 buses covering all the bus types currently in use. The health, career, and living conditions of the drivers were studied in addition to the ergonomics of the buses. A survey was sent to the drivers, and measurements were carried out in the buses. The physical, chemical, and environmental factors perceived by the drivers during their work were studied. The study material can be applied in occupational safety activities, arranging the driving shifts, planning the driving safety, driver selection, health inspections, and arranging health care. It can also be used in planning more safe and comfortable buses, their cabin and equipment. (TRRL)

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• Corporate Authors:

  National Board of Labor Protection, Finland

  Uimalankatu 1
  Tampere,   Finland 
• Authors:
  • Manninen, O
• Publication Date: 1987

Language

• Finnish

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 60 p.
• Serial:
  • Selvityksia
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: National Board of Trade and Consumer
  • ISSN: 0357-4458

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus drivers; Buses; Ergonomics; Health; Occupational safety; Vibration
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 1772: Driver; 2029: Ergonomics; 2144: Health; 5558: Vibration
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00492433
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM