Impact of work pace on cardiorespiratory outcomes, perceived effort and carried load in industrial workers: a randomised cross-over trial
Industrial workers are exposed to various physical and mental stresses, including repetitive tasks and high work pace, which can potentially impact their health. A new study published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal examines the effects of different work paces on cardiorespiratory outcomes and perceived effort among industrial workers.
The study employed a randomised cross-over design at a mid-sized steel company and included 12 healthy workers. Participants were asked to perform tasks at different work paces: 100%, 115%, and 130% of the company’s target pace, with measurements of energy expenditure, ventilation, oxygen uptake, and carried load taken for each pace.
Key findings include:
- Energy expenditure increased from 165.9 kcal/hour at 100% pace to 178.8 kcal/hour at 130%.
- Carried load increased significantly with higher work pace.
- No significant differences in perceived effort or heart rate were observed across different paces.
This study underscores the importance of considering work pace in occupational health interventions to mitigate potential risks.
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