Evaluating the reliability of the Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) to characterize firefighter injury risk using Dartfish video analysis software

A presentation on the reliability of using a risk assessment tool with a video analysis software to analyze firefighting tasks.

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Hurley T,  Zalan K, Wang J, Habrowski E. (Supervisors: MacDermid J & Sinden K). Evaluating the reliability of the Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) to characterize firefighter injury risk using Dartfish video analysis software.  McMaster University Research Evidence-Based Practice Symposium. Hamilton, Ontario. July 25, 2017.

Funding Source: Ministry of Labour #13-R-027