Essays about: "Ergonomic Evaluation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 essays containing the words Ergonomic Evaluation.

1. 1. A participatory approach to eliminating Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in a paper industry workflow : Developing an assisting tool for paper industry workers by exploring work tasks through participatory design activities

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Johan Lindqvist; [2024]
   Keywords : Participatory design; Collaborative design; Workshop facilitation; Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Antropometrics; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Work safety; Deltagande design; Participativ design; Co-design; Workshopfacilitering; Ergonomi; Belastningsergonomi; Antropometri; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Arbetsmiljöarbete;

   Abstract : This project was implemented as a Master thesis project in Industrial design engineering (IDE). In collaboration with Billerud Karlsborg, the project was initiated to develop proposal for a technological solution for eliminating a manual handling work task in the production line for coated paper products. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of a Test Rig to Determine the Need For Human Operators in Ergonomic Testing of Pistol Grip Power Tools

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Felix Ekman; Axel Sernelin; [2023]
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   Abstract : Handheld power tools are found in many different manufacturing processes, everywhere from miniature screw joints in cell phones to safety-critical joints in automotive vehicles. The tools are often used for many consecutive hours which emphasizes the need for good ergonomics to ensure the safety of the operators. READ MORE

4. 3. Design and Evaluation of an Interactive Individual Ergonomic Report for Surgeons

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Melanie Anna Sherina Hensel; [2023]
   Keywords : Surgical ergonomics; Risk visualization; Ergonomic awareness; Physical workload; Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Usability evaluation; Kirurgisk ergonomi; Riskvisualisering; Ergonomisk medvetenhet; Fysisk arbetsbelastning; Arbetsrelaterade belastningsskador; Utvärdering av användbarhet;

   Abstract : Surgeons have been identified as one of the highest risk groups in healthcare to develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Especially the neck and shoulders are found to be at high musculoskeletal risk due to surgeons commonly operating in a static and awkward posture for a prolonged time. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of the RAMP Tool’s New Hand Model -Reliability, Usability and Face Validity

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Dina Burghol; [2023]
   Keywords : Hand-Intensive Work; RAMP Tool; Observation-based Risk Assessment tools; reliability; Usability; Face Validity.;

   Abstract : Hand-intensive work significantly correlates with the increased risks of developing Distal upper-extremity (DUE) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Many studies have investigated the physical risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of the DUE WMSDs. READ MORE

6. 5. Automating the harm evaluation methodology

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : David Rubiño Espinosa De los Monteros-Aliaga; Cristina Rodriguez Arriaza; [2023]
   Keywords : Automation; ergonomic evaluation method; time reduction; interface; HARM; motion capture; industry; Xsens technologies; MATLAB and force sensors;

   Abstract : The advance of automation in industry has meant that in recent years companies have begun to look for other ways to improve the efficiency of their productivity. Automation is present in all types of activities in industry, however, there are certain activities that cannot be fully automated due to the difficulty to develop them. READ MORE