TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Postural sway following prolonged exposure to an inclined surface
JO  - Safety science
A1  - Wade, C.
A1  - Davis, Jerry
SP  - 652
EP  - 658
VL  - 47
IS  - 5
N2  - Fatal and non-fatal falls from elevation have been documented to be a significant issue. Historically, roofing work has been ranked among the highest in incidents of falls. Recent literature has indicated that exposure to inclined surfaces (roof) has a detrimental effect on postural stability. The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine if postural instability was found to increase following extended exposure to an inclined surface. Twenty-three participants were pre/post tested under four postural stability conditions while varying duration exposure (0.0-2.0 h) to an inclined surface. Dependent variable postural sway measures were calculated from center of pressure data derived from a portable force plate. The results indicate significant differences between pre and post-exposure measures. Specifically, the results imply that an individual is less stable directly after performing tasks on an inclined surface. These findings contribute to the literature and serve as a basis for further research into work rest cycles for those individuals who routinely work on inclined surfaces.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0925-7535
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2008.09.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -