Improving footwear for underground coalminers

Scheme

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• General Grants

Abstract

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• This project aims to:evaluate themorphology of the feet of underground coal mine workers (study 1)determine the effects of safety footwear on foot function in underground mine workers (study 2)investigate whether semi-customised safety footwear, which cater for the unique structural and functional characteristics of the feet of underground coal mine workers, improve shoe fit and are perceived as comfortable

Date/time Interval

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• 2012

Research Areas

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• 110601 - BIOMECHANICS

Awarded By

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• Coal Services Health and Safety Trust 

Contributor

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• Munro, Bridget J. - Chief Investigator
• Steele, Julie - Chief Investigator

Sponsor Award Id

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• 20620

Local Award Id

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• 100344