Marklin Ergonomics LLC

Publications

 

Book ChapterS in Print

 

Marklin, R.W. (2006).  General Knowledge Regarding Engineering Controls.  Chapter 14 in Occupational Ergonomics Handbook (2^nd Edition): Interventions, Controls, and Applications in Occupational Ergonomics.  W.S. Marras and W. Karwowski (editors).  CRC Press Publishers.

Marklin, R.W. (1999). Biomechanical Aspects of CTDs.  Chapter 44 in Occupational Ergonomics Handbook, W. Karwowski and W.S. Marras (editors), 795-830, CRC Press Publishers.

Marklin, R.W. and Monroe, J.F. (1994).  Case Study #3 in Participatory Ergonomic Interventions in Meatpacking Plants.   C. Gjessing, T.F. Schoenborn, and  A. Cohen (editors).  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).  DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 94-124.

 

Handbooks in Print

 

Marklin, R.W., Yager, J. and Mezei, G.  EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry:  Ergonomic Interventions for Plant Operators and Mechanics in Fossil-Fueled Generating Stations, EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2008.  1015631.

Marklin, R.W., Yager, J. and Mezei, G.  EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry:  Ergonomic Interventions for Electrical Workers in Fossil-Fueled Power Plants, EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2008.  1014042.

Marklin, R.W. and Yager, J.  EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry:  Ergonomic Interventions for Direct-Buried Cable Applications, EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2005.  1005574.

Marklin, R.W. and Yager, J.  EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry:  Ergonomic Interventions for Manhole, Vault and Conduit Applications, EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2004.  1005430.

Marklin, R.W. and Yager, J.  EPRI Ergonomics Handbook for the Electric Power Industry: Overhead Distribution Line Workers Interventions, EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2001.  1005199.

 

 Refereed Journal Articles in Print 

 

Weiszczyk, S., Marklin, R.W., Sanchez, H.J. (2009). Height of industrial hand wheel valves affect torque exertion. Human Factors, 51(4), 487-496.

Seeley, P., Marklin, R., Usher, D. and Yager, J.  (2008).  Case Study Report: Business Case for implementing battery-powered tools for direct-bury line workers at an electric power utility.  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 5:D86-D91.

Bufton, M., Marklin, R.W., Nagurka, M.L., and Simoneau, G.G. (2006).  Finger typing forces applied to conventional and notebook computer keyboards.  Ergonomics, Vol. 49, No. 10, 996-1012.

Stone, A., Usher, D., Marklin, R., Seeley, P. and Yager, J.  (2006).  Case study for underground workers at an electric utility: How a research institution, university and industry collaboration improved occupational health through ergonomics.  Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, 3: 397-407.

Nagurka, M.L. and Marklin, R.W.  (2005).  Measurement of impedance characteristics of computer keyboard keys.  J. of Dynamic, Systems, and Motion Controls, Vol. 127, 283-288.

Marklin, R.W. and Cherney, K., (2005).  Working postures of dentists and dental hygienists.  Will be published in Journal of the California Dental Association, 33(2)133-136.

Marklin, R.W., Wilzbacher, J., and Lazuardi, L. (2004).   Measurement of handle forces for crimping connectors and cutting cable in the electric power industry.   International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 34, 497-506 .

Marklin, R.W. and Simoneau, G.G.  (2004).  Design features of alternative computer keyboards and their appropriate use.   Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy , 34(10),638-649.

Simoneau, G.G., Marklin, R.W., and Berman, J.E.   (2003).  Effect of computer keyboard slope on wrist position and forearm electromyography of typists without musculoskeletal disorders.  Physical Therapy, 83(9), 816-830.

Seeley, P. and Marklin, R.W. (2003).  Cost justification of battery-operated tools for overhead line workers in the electric power industry.  Applied Ergonomics, 34(5), 429-439.

Simoneau, G.G. and Marklin, R.W. (2001).  Effect of computer keyboard slope and height on wrist extension angle. Human Factors, 43(2), 287-298.

Marklin, R.W. and Simoneau, G.G.  (2001).  Effect of setup configurations of split computer keyboards on wrist angle.  Physical Therapy, 81(4), 1038-1048.

Marklin, R.W., Simoneau, G.G.  (2000).  Biomechanical analysis of wrist ulnar deviation from typing on conventional and split keyboards.  Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, 883-887..

Marklin, R.W., Simoneau, G.G., and Monroe , J.F. (1999). Wrist and forearm posture from typing on split and vertically-inclined computer keyboards. Human Factors, Vol 41, No. 4, 559-569.

Simoneau, G.G., Marklin, R.W., and Monroe , J.F. (1999).  Wrist and forearm posture of users of conventional computer keyboards.  Human Factors,  Vol. 41, No. 3, 413-424.

Marklin, R.W. and Wilzbacher, J.R.  (1999).  Four assessment tools of ergonomics interventions: Case study at an electric ultility’s warehouse system.  American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, Vol. 60, 777-784.

Marklin, R.W. and Monroe, J.F. (1998).  Quantitative biomechanical analysis of wrist motion in bone-trimming jobs in the meat packing industry.  Ergonomics, 41(2), 227-237.

Marras, W.S., Marklin, R.W., Greenspan, G.J., and Lehman, K.R. (1995).  Quantification of wrist motions during scanning.  Human Factors, 37(2), 412-423.

Schoenmarklin, R.W., Marras, W.S., and Leurgans, S. (1994).  Industrial wrist motions and incidence of hand/wrist cumulative trauma disorders.  Ergonomics, 37(9), 1449-1460.

Schoenmarklin, R.W. and Marras, W.S. (1993).  Dynamic capabilities of the wrist joint in industrial workers.  International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 11, 207-224.

Marras, W.S. and Schoenmarklin, R.W. (1993).  Wrist motions in industry.  Ergonomics, 36(4), 341-351.

Schoenmarklin, R.W. and Marras, W.S. (1989).  Effects of handle angle and work orientation on hammering; I. Wrist Motion and Hammering Performance.  Human Factors, 31(4), 397-411.

Schoenmarklin, R.W. and Marras, W.S. (1989).  Effects of handle angle and work orientation on hammering; II. Muscle fatigue and subjective ratings of body discomfort.  Human Factors, 31(4), 413-420.

Lavender, S.L., Mirka, G.A., Schoenmarklin, R.W., Sommerich, C.M., Sudhakar, L.R., and Marras, W.S. (1989).  Effects of preview and task symmetry on trunk muscle response to sudden loading.  Human Factors, 31(1), 101-115.

 

Refereed Journal Articles in Press 

Stone, A., Marklin, R., Seeley, P., and Mezei, G. Case Study for Workers in Fossil-Fueled Generating Stations. Accepted by WORK Journal, Nov. 2009.