Adaptation and validation of a handling harness for ambulance workers Abstract Constrained working quarters, heavy loads and awkward postures make ambulance technicians' work difficult. Between 1988 and 1990, 54% of the CSST-compensated accidents involving ambulance technicians involved back injuries. In order to prevent such injuries, a carry harness was designed specifically for ambulance work and subjected to a two-stage evaluation. The biomechanical advantages of the harness prototype are its reduction of asymmetrical loading and exertion of both the back extensors and wrist flexors. The results obtained in the laboratory were confirmed during field trials, and the seven teams of ambulance technicians who participated in the trials were prepared to continue using it, especially for the transportation of patients on stairs. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Adaptation and validation of a carry harness for ambulance technicians Research Report: R-250 Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0096-0010 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2000 Research Field: Special Projects Team: Martin C. Normand (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)Yves Beauchamp (École de technologie supérieure)