An ergonomic evaluation of city police officers: an analysis of perceived discomfort within patrol duties

The purpose of this study was to assess the perceived discomfort of patrol officers related to equipment and vehicle design and whether there were discomfort differences between day and night shifts. A total of 16 participants were recruited (10 males, 6 females) from a local police force to partici...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2017-06, Vol.23 (2), p.175-184
Main Authors: Cardoso, Michelle, Girouard, Michelle, Callaghan, Jack P., Albert, Wayne J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anthropometry
Automobile Driving - psychology
Equipment Design
Ergonomics
Female
Health Status
Humans
Low Back Pain - psychology
Male
Middle Aged
New Brunswick
perceived discomfort
Perception
Police - psychology
Police - statistics & numerical data
police officers
Posture - physiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
vehicle design
Work Schedule Tolerance - physiology
Work Schedule Tolerance - psychology
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to assess the perceived discomfort of patrol officers related to equipment and vehicle design and whether there were discomfort differences between day and night shifts. A total of 16 participants were recruited (10 males, 6 females) from a local police force to participate for one full day shift and one full night shift. A series of questionnaires were administered to acquire information regarding comfort with specific car features and occupational gear, body part discomfort and health and lifestyle. The discomfort questionnaires were administered three times during each shift to monitor discomfort progression within a shift. Although there were no significant discomfort differences reported between the day and night shifts, perceived discomfort was identified for specific equipment, vehicle design and vehicle configuration, within each 12-h shift.
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2016.1249728