An ergonomic evaluation of city police officers: an analysis of perceived discomfort within patrol duties. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cardoso, Michelle; Girouard, Michelle; Callaghan, Jack P.; Albert, Wayne J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics. Volume 23:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 175
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: perceived discomfort -- ergonomics -- police officers -- vehicle design; Human engineering -- Periodicals; Industrial safety -- Periodicals; Human Engineering -- Periodicals; Occupational Health -- Periodicals; Ergonomie -- Périodiques; Sécurité du travail -- Périodiques; Human engineering; Industrial safety; Periodicals; 620.8
• DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2016.1249728
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1080-3548

Abstract

Abstract : 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.