Essays about: "ergonomics of sitting"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words ergonomics of sitting.

  1. 6. Appropriate standing-leaning backward angle for healthier posture while working in front of the computer

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Fatmir Kosovari; [2017]
    Keywords : working posture; standing-leaning backward angle; ergonomics postural stability; comfort; Arbetsställning; vinkeln på stående lutande bakåtställning; ergonomisk stabilitet i hållningen; komfort;

    Abstract : Health problems associated with computer usage have become more common in recent decades. There are many people who sit or stand still for a long time in the wrong posture while working in front of the computers. There is a lot of research showing that too sedentary sitting and standing causes health problems. READ MORE

  3. 7. Seat belt and headrest adjustment: Increasing truck driver comfortability

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM); KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Kathrine Berg; Elinor Petersson; [2017]
    Keywords : Anthropometrics; truck; safety; belt; headrest; comfort; ergonomics; seat; Antropometri; lastbil; säkerhet; bälte; säkerhetsbälte; nackstöd; komfort; ergonomi; stol;

    Abstract : Truck drivers spend long, consecutive periods of time seated down, and the truck cab becomes their immediate work environment. Therefore, it is important to make sure that this space is properly adapted to fit the driver’s needs well. The driver seat is something the driver are very much in contact with. READ MORE

  4. 8. Chair for pupils with cerebral palsy in Uganda

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Faith Auma; Emma Lingehed; [2014]
    Keywords : Chair; Uganda; Cerebral Palsy; Design; Stol; Uganda; Cerebral pares; Design;

    Abstract : An adjustable chair was developed for children with cerebral palsy in Uganda. The chairs these children use today are custom made which means that they cannot be used when a child outgrows a chair. Sometimes the chair is used by other children and does not give the support that the child needs. READ MORE

  5. 9. Placement of Controls in Construction Equipment Using Operators´Sitting Postures : Process and Recommendations

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Charlotte Jalkebo; [2014]
    Keywords : Motion capture; controls; placement; posture identification; construction equipment; operator environment; volvo ce; depth sensor; inertial; optical; zone of reach; zone of comfort; H-point; SIP; Seat index point; product development; ergonomics; Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Human Machine Interaction; HMI; WRMD; Anthropometry; Catia; RAMSIS; GEometric; Kinematic; backhoe loader; wheel loader; articulated hauler; excavator; Faro-Arm; CMM; Skeleton points; skin points; sitting posture; operating posture; categorization; V model; visual fields; percentile; road condition; skill level; sight point; Abrasion; speed; visibility; FOV; field of view; primary; secondary; tertiary; ZoC; ZoR; mid-eye; Design aid; safety; heavy truck;

    Abstract : An ergonomically designed work environment may decrease work related musculoskeletal disorders, lead to less sick leaves and increase production time for operators and companies all around the world. Volvo Construction Equipment wants to deepen the knowledge and investigate more carefully how operators are actually sitting whilst operating the machines, how this affects placement of controls and furthermore optimize controls placements accordingly. READ MORE

  6. 10. Aid for Disabled People in India

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Kajsa Salgård; Josefina Raza; [2012]
    Keywords : wheelchair; aid; disabled; India; Sweden; rullstol; hjälpmedel; funktionshinder; Indien; Sverige;

    Abstract : Indien är ett utvecklingsland med en ekonomisk tillväxt som ökar inom industri- och tjänstesektorn. Tyvärr verkar inte tillväxt och utveckling nå ut till funktionshindrade och fattiga människor. READ MORE