Essays about: "MSDS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word MSDS.

  1. 1. Product development of hand-held scooping utensil for the pharmaceutical industry

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Josefin Kruse; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common groups of work-related illnesses. At PET Dispensing, AstraZeneca Södertälje, several MSDs had been linked to a specific scooping utensil made of stainless steel. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of a welding gun use case by using a time-based ergonomics evaluation method

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Elia Mora Quiles; [2022]
    Keywords : Human Factors; Time-based ergonomics evaluation method; Digital Human Modelling DHM ; Ergonomics; Productivity; Optimizations; Simulation;

    Abstract : Nowadays virtual simulations are commonly used to solve problems regarding worker well-being or productivity in manufacturing companies. However, when it comes to finding a solution to one of these two objectives, the other usually tends to be secondary. READ MORE

  4. 3. A comparative study to explore the advantages of passive exoskeletons by monitoring the muscle activity of workers

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Arifur Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeletons; Shimmer Sensor; EMG Signal;

    Abstract : Manufacturing and construction workers undertake physically strenuous activities increasing the risk of health problems, disability, and sick leave, leading to lower job attractiveness and job candidate scarcity. In the EU, up to 44 million workers are affected by workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a total annual cost of more than €240 billion. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of Exoskeleton Using XSENS System Including Scalefit

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Elia Mora Quiles; Diego Borrell; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; overhead tasks; musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic assessments; Xsens system; ScaleFit; IPS-IMMA.;

    Abstract : Although the level of automation in the automotive industry is currently high, real humans are still required for assembly tasks, for example, during overhead tasks. This type of work can cause injuries in workers in this sector, especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), being a cause for the inability to work in developed countries and, in turn, becoming a significant health problem. READ MORE

  6. 5. Combination of IMU and EMG for object mass estimation using machine learning and musculoskeletal modeling

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

    Author : Claire Diaz; [2020]
    Keywords : Musculoskeletal Disorders MSD ; Ergonomic assessment; Electromyography EMG ; Inertial Measurement Unit IMU ; Mass estimation; Machine Learning; Musculoskeletal modeling;

    Abstract : One of the causes of work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) is the manual handling of heavy objects. To reduce the risk of such injuries, workers are instructed to follow general guidelines on how to lift and carry objects depending on their mass. READ MORE