Essays about: "Ergonomics in industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words Ergonomics in industry.

  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. Robotic Automation of Mechanical Verification

    University essay from KTH/Integrerad produktutveckling och design

    Author : Sofie Gårdestam; Amalia Kronér; [2024]
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    Abstract : This master thesis explores the implementation of Collaborative robots into Elekta's mechanical product verification process. Elekta is a pioneer in precision radiation therapy solutions. Ensuring the compliance of Elekta's products with performance, safety, and quality criteria is of great importance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving Objectivity and Reliability of Observational Risk Assessment Tools by using Technical Instruments

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

    Author : Cephas Charsmar-Etor; [2023]
    Keywords : Direct measurement instruments; Observational instruments; Body segments and postures; Inertial measurement unit; Wearable sensors;

    Abstract : Ergonomic assessments to determine risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders as well as to compare designs of work-tasks and workstations, are imperative for high sustainability and productivity in any given industry. Hence, assessment tools that can objectively and reliably capture postures, joint angles and muscle activities play very important role in properly determining risks relating to work and various tasks. READ MORE

  5. 4. Organizational Readiness for Initiating the Implementation of the RAMP Tool : A case study of LKAB Malmberget

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Katerina Kraus; [2023]
    Keywords : Systematic work environment management; RAMP tool; organizational readiness; implementation of risk management tool;

    Abstract : In Sweden, all employers are obligated to provide occupational health services that prevent and eliminate health risks in the workplace. Risk assessment is one of the recommended procedures of systematic work environment management that employers shall conduct to investigate the occurrence of workplace risks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulation and Implementation of Sustainable Automated Robotics at Volvo CE : Ergonomic and Economic Analysis of Automated Logistic Processes.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Julia Juhlander; Emma Mårtensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; Automation; Simulation; RobotStudio; Collaborative Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomics; Pallet Handling; Pallet Dismantling; Logistics; Industri 4.0; Industri 5.0; Automation; Simulering; Robotstudio; Kollaborativ Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomi; Pallhantering; Pallplock; Logistik;

    Abstract : The development of advanced manufacturing opens new possibilities regarding cooperation between robots and humans, leading to a more sustainable industry. The study aims to research how automated processes with collaborative applications can be implemented in manual production systems and analyse the economic and ergonomic consequences this leads to. READ MORE