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Ergonomic Evaluation of the Use of force in the training of the Local Police of Cádiz (Spain) by REBA and Marras

Version 1 : Received: 18 January 2024 / Approved: 18 January 2024 / Online: 18 January 2024 (12:23:54 CET)

How to cite: Vera-Jiménez, J. C.; Villero-Carro, D.; Pastor-Fernández, A.; Gonzalez-Herrera, L.; Vera-Jurado, J. C.; Moreno-Corbacho, I.; Lorente-Sánchez, M.; Gamero-Lucas, J.; Ayuso, J. Ergonomic Evaluation of the Use of force in the training of the Local Police of Cádiz (Spain) by REBA and Marras. Preprints 2024, 2024011418. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1418.v1 Vera-Jiménez, J. C.; Villero-Carro, D.; Pastor-Fernández, A.; Gonzalez-Herrera, L.; Vera-Jurado, J. C.; Moreno-Corbacho, I.; Lorente-Sánchez, M.; Gamero-Lucas, J.; Ayuso, J. Ergonomic Evaluation of the Use of force in the training of the Local Police of Cádiz (Spain) by REBA and Marras. Preprints 2024, 2024011418. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1418.v1

Abstract

(1) Background: This text emphasizes concerns regarding the safety of Spanish police officers at-tributed to inadequate training, employing biomechanics for the analysis and mitigation of risks during Use of Force training. The elevated global prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders under-scores the imperative for effective occupational health measures. The study concentrates on evalu-ating injury risks in novice police officers during Use of Force training. (2) Research method: The movements of police officers were captured using a Rokoko Smartsuit Pro equipped with 19 sen-sors. The Biomechanics of Bodies software processed the data, providing REBA and Marras risk scores. Statistical tests were conducted, and Operational Tactical Procedures (OTP) were inte-grated into police training. A diverse group of officers participated, categorized by training level and equipped with the Rokoko Smartsuit. (3) Results: The study evaluates police force training us-ing REBA and Marras methods. REBA scores indicate a moderate to high injury risk, suggesting effective technique design. ANOVA reveals no significant differences between training levels. Marras analysis, characterized by non-normal distribution, unveils varied risk perceptions among groups via the Kruskal-Wallis test. (4) Conclusions: The analysis of both the REBA and Marras methods implies the effectiveness of the OTP technique in reducing injury risks across dif-ferent training levels. The ANOVA test indicates no significant differences in REBA Maximum Scores between the groups. However, the Kruskal-Wallis test for Marras Probability of high-risk values suggests distinctions in medians between training levels. The combined analysis visually illustrates variations in membership regions between expert, intermediate, and novice groups.

Keywords

Use of force; IMUS; body injuries; police training; Ergonomic; Operational Tactical Procedures

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health

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