Recent Publications

Refereed Journals

  1. Paquet, V., Mathiassen, S. and Dempsey, P. (2006). A practioner's guide to reliable and efficient video-based ergonomics job analysis, Professional Safety: 27-35.
  2. Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Woskie, S. and Buchholz, B. (2005). Reliable exposure assessment strategies for physical ergonomic stressors in construction and other non-routinized work, Ergonomics, 48(9): 1200-1219.
  3. Beecher, V. and Paquet, V. (2005). A survey instrument for the universal design of consumer products, Applied Ergonomics, 36: 363-372.
  4. Paquet, V. and Nirmale, R. (2004). Musculoskeletal stress due to trunk flexion during light assembly work, Applied Biomechanics, 3: 199-212.
  5. Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2004). A new conceptual model for assistive technology outcomes research and practice, Assistive Technology, 16: 1-10.
  6. Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. (2004). An anthropometric study of manual and powered wheelchair users, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 191-204.
  7. Feathers, D., Paquet, V. and Drury, C. (2004). Measurement consistency and three-dimensional electromechanical anthropometry, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 181-190.
  8. Moir, S., Paquet, V., Punnett, L. and Buchholz, B. (2003). Making sense of highway construction: a taxonomic framework for ergonomic exposure assessment and intervention research, Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18(4): 256-267.
  9. Buchholz, B., Paquet, V., Wellman, H. and Forde, M. (2003). Quantification of ergonomic hazards for ironworkers performing concrete reinforcement tasks during heavy highway construction, American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 64: 245-250.
  10. Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2003). A review of conceptual models for assistive technology use and outcome, Assistive Technology, 15(1): 1-15.
  11. Bisantz, A. and Paquet, V. (2002). Implementation and evaluation of a multi-course case study for framing laboratory exercises, Journal of Engineering Education, 91(3): 299-307.
  12. Huang, C. and Paquet, V. (2002). Kinematic evaluation of two snow shovel designs, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 29: 319-330.
  13. Paquet, V. and Lin, L. (2002). An integrated methodology for manufacturing systems design using manual and computer simulations, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 13(1): 19-40.
  14. Paquet, V., Punnett, L. and Buchholz, B (2001). Validity of fixed-interval observations for postural assessment in construction work, Applied Ergonomics, 32(2): 215-224.
  15. Paquet, V., Punnett, L. and Buchholz, B (1999). An evaluation of manual materials handling in highway construction work, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 24: 431-444.

Book Chapters

  1. Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. (2004). Anthropometry. In: Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction. , William Bainbridge, New York:Berkshire.
  2. Drury, C. and Paquet, V. (2004). Posture and Performance. In: Working Postures and Movements - Tools for Evaluation and Engineering. D. Chaffin, N. Delleman and C. Haslegrave, (eds.), Taylor and Francis.
  3. Paquet, V. (2001). Workplace Facilities. In: Universal Design New York. G. S. Danford and B. Tauke, (eds.), Vanguard Direct, pp. 95-102.
  4. Buchholz, B. and Paquet, V. (1998). Reducing hazards during highway tunnel construction. In: Ergonomics in Health Care and Rehabilitation. V. Rice, (Ed.), Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 187-203.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Nasarwanji, M. and Paquet, V. (2006). Ergonomics for electronics manufacturing. In: Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial Engineering Research Conference, (to appear).
  2. Jui-Feng, L., Drury, C. and Paquet, V. (2006). A quantitative methodology for assessment of wheelchair controllability. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting, (to appear).
  3. Feathers, D. and Paquet, V. (2006). Three-Dimensional Variability of Static Anthropometric Dimensions: Considering Anatomy, Behaviour and Process. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting, (to appear).
  4. Tak, S., Punnett, L., Moir, S., Buchholz, B., Paquet, V. and Wegman, D. (2006). Physical ergonomic hazards in highway tunnel construction: Summary report of COHP (Construction Occupational Health Program). In: Proceedings of the American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting, (to appear).
  5. Paquet, V. (2006). Effective use of observations for job analysis for ergonomics practice. In: Proceedings of the 15th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, (to appear).