Tammy Eger
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About
Tammy Eger is a leading researcher in occupational health and safety, with a focused expertise in whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure and its impact on workers in heavy industries. Her work centers on quantifying and mitigating the physical risks associated with operating mobile machinery, particularly in sectors like steel manufacturing. Eger’s major contributions include pioneering the use of 6-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) robotic systems to simulate real-world field vibration exposures in controlled laboratory settings, a methodology that bridges the gap between field data and experimental research. Her studies have provided critical insights into the multi-axis vibration patterns experienced by operators of forklifts, loaders, and other heavy vehicles, revealing previously unmeasured risks. Through applied research, she has also developed evidence-based frameworks for selecting ergonomic seating that reduces discomfort and injury, directly aiding industry partners in retrofitting equipment. With papers accumulating over 30 citations, her systematic approach to quantifying and mitigating WBV has advanced both academic understanding and practical workplace interventions, making her a key figure in improving the safety and well-being of mobile equipment operators.
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