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| Human Factors Engineering Laboratory at SRL |
The Human Factors Engineering Laboratory at the Spokane Research Laboratory provides unique capabilities to evaluate and reduce musculoskeletal injuries resulting from improper design of mobile equipment used in mining, construction and agriculture industries. A large shock testing machine, accelerometers and data loggers (from Lansmont and NexGen Ergonomics) enable researchers to characterize vibration and shock exposures in the field and laboratory settings. The laboratory also has an AMTI force platform that is capable of studying landing forces (as operator exits from the cab) and postural stability (which can be compromised after exposure to whole-body vibration). Ergonomic software is available to perform occupational ergonomics and biomechanics evaluation.
Site: Spokane Research Laboratory
Equipment: IMPAC 3636 Mark II Free Fall Shock Testing Machine , AMTI Biomechanics Platform