Reducing knee morbidity among carpetlayers

S. Tanaka, S.T. Lee, W.E. Halperin, M. Thun and A.B. Smith

American Journal of Public Health, 1989, vol. 79, issue 3, 334-335

Abstract: Carpetlayers have a high prevalence of occupational knee morbidity, partly attributable to their use of the knee kicker to stretch carpet for wall-to-wall installation. While a mechanical alternative 'power stretcher' is available, knee kickers are still widely used. A questionnaire survey indicated that unavailability of the mechanical stretcher at installation sites was a major factor for continued use of the knee kicker. Strategies to reduce use of the knee kicker are discussed.

Date: 1989
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