or www.drivingergonomics.com
Greta
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From: "Stuart Cooper" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: car headrests
> Hi June,
>
> I always believed that 'head rests' in cars are actually head restraints
> i.e. to support the neck in the event of accident. They are not designed
as
> 'head rests' i.e. an ergonomic tool for supporting the neck and shoulders.
>
> If you do need some kind of tool for ergonomic support in the car, I agree
> with Craig that the Health & Safety Ergo Unit at Loughborough is a good
> place to start, although I don't think that they have ever done any
projects
> on car seat design. They might be able to point you in the right
direction
> though.
>
> Professor Roger Haslam heads up the unit. Their webpage is:
>
> http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/hu/groups/hseu/
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Stu.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "June Carrington" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 9:54 AM
> Subject: car headrests
>
>
> > I have a chap who has health issues re a neck problem and spends 60% of
> his
> > working time on the road (driving). The headrest in his car is offering
> him
> > no support and is not adjustable. Does any know of or used any companies
> > which offer advise re adjustable car headrests for this type of issue??
> >
> > many thanks
> >
> > June
> >
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