Essays about: "Ergonomic awareness"

Found 4 essays containing the words Ergonomic awareness.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Motion analysis as a service to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in forestry

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

    Author : Anthon Bremer; [2019]
    Keywords : Motion analysis; forestry; musculoskeletal disorders; ethics in technology; Rörelseanalys; skogsbruk; muskuloskeletala besvär; etik inom teknik;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to investigate how motion analysis can be used as service to reduce the rate of upper-body musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in forestry, and propose a design based on the identified requirements. The project was carried out in collaboration with a Power Tools and Accessories Manufacturer (PTAM). READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of a Sensor-Based System for Ergonomic Risk Assessment among Hairdressing Students

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

    Author : Shiva Mokhberi; [2019]
    Keywords : Wearable sensors; IMUs; Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Feedback; Ergonomic Intervention; Bärbara sensorer; IMUs; Arbetsrelaterad ohälsa; Återkoppling; Ergonomisk intervention;

    Abstract : Occupational upper extremity disorders have become a major issue in modern society. Poorly designed workplaces, high job demands, and incorrect work-habits can lead to the development of upper extremity disorders (UEDs) in the workplace. READ MORE

  5. 4. Load Carriers; Optimized Solution to Improve Performance of Roll containers : A Case Study at VGR-WESTMA Organization

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Bardia Alimohamadi; [2009]
    Keywords : ergonomics; roll container; manual material handling; hospital supply chain; noise pollution;

    Abstract : Roll containers are widely used in transportation and delivery operations due to the high level of flexibility and agility they offer to supply chains. However, there is a negative side to the application of roll containers in industry which can be removed or minimized by proper ergonomic and technical considerations. READ MORE