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Exoskeletons: Used as PPE for Injury Prevention
Professional Safety
  • Terry Butler, Lean Steps Consulting
  • Jason C Gillette, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
3-1-2019
Abstract

THIS ARTICLE FOCUSES ON THE PREVENTION of shoulder musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) commonly associated with muscle fatigue and repetitive overuse in an occupational setting. The authors’ purpose and motivation are the potential consideration of exoskeletons as PPE for shoulder injury prevention

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This article is published as Butler, T., Gillette, J.C. Exoskeletons: Used as PPE for Injury Prevention. Professional Safety; March 2019; 33-37. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Safety Professionals
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Terry Butler and Jason C Gillette. "Exoskeletons: Used as PPE for Injury Prevention" Professional Safety (2019) p. 33 - 37
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jason_gillette/16/