Recent Publications
Refereed Journals
- Lenker, J., Nasarwanji, M., Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. (2010). A tool for rapid assessment of product usability and universal design: development and preliminary psychometric testing, Work (to appear).
- Mathiassen, S. and Paquet, V. (2010). The ability of limited exposure sampling to detect effects of interventions that reduce the occurrence of pronounced trunk inclination, Applied Ergonomics, 41: 295-304.
- Tak, S., Paquet, V., Woskie, S., Buchholz, B. and Punnett, L. (2008). Variability in risk factors for knee injury in construction, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 6: 113-120.
- Tak, S., Punnett, L., Paquet, V., Woskie, S. and Buchholz, B. (2007). Estimation of compressive forces on lumbar spine from categorical posture data, Ergonomics, 50(12): 2082-2094.
- 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.
- 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.
- Beecher, V. and Paquet, V. (2005). A survey instrument for the universal design of consumer products, Applied Ergonomics, 36: 363-372.
- Paquet, V. and Nirmale, R. (2004). Musculoskeletal stress due to trunk flexion during light assembly work, Applied Biomechanics, 3: 199-212.
- Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2004). A new conceptual model for assistive technology outcomes research and practice, Assistive Technology, 16: 1-10.
- Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. (2004). An anthropometric study of manual and powered wheelchair users, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 191-204. (Download paper)
- Feathers, D., Paquet, V. and Drury, C. (2004). Measurement consistency and three-dimensional electromechanical anthropometry, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33(3): 181-190. (Download paper)
- 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.
- Lenker, J. and Paquet, V. (2003). A review of conceptual models for assistive technology use and outcome, Assistive Technology, 15(1): 1-15.
- 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.
- Huang, C. and Paquet, V. (2002). Kinematic evaluation of two snow shovel designs, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 29: 319-330.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. (Download paper)
- 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.
- Buchholz, B., Paquet, V., Punnett, L., Lee, D. and Moir, S. (1996). PATH: a modified work-sampling of quantifying ergonomic exposures in construction work and other non-routinized work, Applied Ergonomics, 27(3): 177-187.
Books and Book Chapters
- Paquet, V. and Feathers, D. (2004). Anthropometry. In: Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction. William Bainbridge, New York:Berkshire.
- 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.
- Paquet, V. (2001). Workplace Facilities. In: Universal Design New York. G. S. Danford and B. Tauke, (eds.). Vanguard Direct, pp. 95-102.
- 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.