Table 1 Reference values for postural assessment (Standard BS EN 1005–4: 2005)
From: Ergonomic strategies to improve radiographers’ posture during mammography activities
Norma BSEN 1005–4: 2005 + A1: 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Anatomical area/posture | Acceptable | Conditionally acceptable | Not acceptable |
Trunk forward bending | 0–20° | 20–60° | >60° |
Upper arm flexion | 0–20° | 20–60° | >60° |
Upper arm abduction | 0–20° | 20–60° | |
Head/neck upward/downward bending | −40 to 0° | - | 0–40° |