Peter Simeonov

Summary

Affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Research to improve extension ladder angular positioning
    P Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA Electronic address
    Appl Ergon 44:496-502. 2013
  2. ncbi Factors affecting extension ladder angular positioning
    Peter Simeonov
    Protective Technology Branch, Division of Safety Research, NIOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd, MS G 800, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Hum Factors 54:334-45. 2012
  3. ncbi Postural stability effects of random vibration at the feet of construction workers in simulated elevation
    P Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 42:672-81. 2011
  4. ncbi Effectiveness of vertical visual reference for reducing postural instability on inclined and compliant surfaces at elevation
    Peter Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 40:353-61. 2009
  5. ncbi Footwear effects on walking balance at elevation
    Peter Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Ergonomics 51:1885-905. 2008
  6. ncbi Height effects in real and virtual environments
    Peter I Simeonov
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Hum Factors 47:430-8. 2005
  7. ncbi Control and perception of balance at elevated and sloped surfaces
    Peter I Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Hum Factors 45:136-47. 2003
  8. ncbi Height, surface firmness, and visual reference effects on balance control
    P Simeonov
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 2888, USA
    Inj Prev 7:i50-3. 2001
  9. ncbi Human responses to augmented virtual scaffolding models
    Hongwei Hsiao
    Protective Technology Branch, Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Ergonomics 48:1223-42. 2005
  10. ncbi Functional levels of floor surface roughness for the prevention of slips and falls: clean-and-dry and soapsuds-covered wet surfaces
    In Ju Kim
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH, Division of Safety Research, Protective Technology Branch, 1095 Willowdale Road, MS G800, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 44:58-64. 2013

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Publications11

  1. ncbi Research to improve extension ladder angular positioning
    P Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA Electronic address
    Appl Ergon 44:496-502. 2013
    ..The multimodal indicator concept has been further developed to become a hand-held tool in the form of a smart phone application...
  2. ncbi Factors affecting extension ladder angular positioning
    Peter Simeonov
    Protective Technology Branch, Division of Safety Research, NIOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd, MS G 800, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Hum Factors 54:334-45. 2012
    ..The study objectives were to identify factors affecting extension ladders' angular positioning and evaluate the effectiveness of two anthropometric positioning methods...
  3. ncbi Postural stability effects of random vibration at the feet of construction workers in simulated elevation
    P Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 42:672-81. 2011
    ..To reduce the possibility of losing balance, mechanical vibration to supporting structures used as walking/working surfaces should be minimized when performing construction tasks at elevation...
  4. ncbi Effectiveness of vertical visual reference for reducing postural instability on inclined and compliant surfaces at elevation
    Peter Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 40:353-61. 2009
    ..These findings may be useful in modifying elevated work environments and construction procedures to improve workers' postural balance during various construction phases...
  5. ncbi Footwear effects on walking balance at elevation
    Peter Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Ergonomics 51:1885-905. 2008
    ..The results can be used for footwear selection and improvements to reduce risk of falls from elevation...
  6. ncbi Height effects in real and virtual environments
    Peter I Simeonov
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Hum Factors 47:430-8. 2005
    ....
  7. ncbi Control and perception of balance at elevated and sloped surfaces
    Peter I Simeonov
    Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Hum Factors 45:136-47. 2003
    ..Actual and potential applications of this research include the use of temporary level work surfaces and proximal vertical reference structures as postural instability control measures during roofing work...
  8. ncbi Height, surface firmness, and visual reference effects on balance control
    P Simeonov
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 2888, USA
    Inj Prev 7:i50-3. 2001
    ..To investigate the effects of height, surface firmness, and visual reference on standing balance in construction workers...
  9. ncbi Human responses to augmented virtual scaffolding models
    Hongwei Hsiao
    Protective Technology Branch, Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Ergonomics 48:1223-42. 2005
    ....
  10. ncbi Functional levels of floor surface roughness for the prevention of slips and falls: clean-and-dry and soapsuds-covered wet surfaces
    In Ju Kim
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH, Division of Safety Research, Protective Technology Branch, 1095 Willowdale Road, MS G800, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Appl Ergon 44:58-64. 2013
    ..4 at Ra ≅ 17 μm. Findings from this study may have potential safety implications in the floor surface design for reducing slip and fall hazards...
  11. ncbi Effect of scaffold end frame carrying strategies on worker stepping response, postural stability, and perceived task difficulty
    Hongwei Hsiao
    Protective Technology Branch, NIOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
    Hum Factors 50:27-36. 2008
    ..This study determined the most favorable strategy for carrying scaffold end frames while minimizing the risk of injuries from being struck by an object, falling, and overexertion...