Heather, Hi
You could try Prof. Mark Porter at Loughboro' or access their car
driving/risk assessment web site at: www.drivingergonomics.com
They were one of the 19 Back in Work Pilot Projects (looking at high
mileage drivers H&S and back pain) - so you could also try the healthy
workplaces sites (via Our Healthier Nation website - although the
evaluation report is not yet out.)
hope this helps,
kind regards,
Lorenzo Visentin
BSc(Hons), RN, SPOHN, MIOSH,
Group Occupational Health Manager
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Subject: Re: Backs and car seats
Heather
The University of Loughborough have an ergonomics unit who have, and
continue to carry out research into vehicle seating. I no longer have
a direct contact as the person I new has moved on.However, you may
find them on the web or contact the Uni by phone. Hope this helps.
Cynthia
----- Original Message -----
From: heather george
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Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 5:57 AM
Subject: Backs and car seats
Hello everyone - I deal with a great many vocational drivers
employed by our company, some undertaking considerable mileage.
We are concerned re back conditions.
Does anyone out there know of any research into types of car
seating / suspension / etc relating to back conditions i.e.
factors that may predispose to problems or aggravate conditions
and factors to consider in prevention of problems. Or do you
know any organisations that may be able to assist with this one.
Regards
Heather George
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