Essays about: "ergonomics"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 220 essays containing the word ergonomics.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. Product Solutions for Occupational Health and Safety Risks – A Digital Tool

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

    Author : Julia Gårdestam; Sarah Nordh; [2023]
    Keywords : Work Environment; Risk Assessment; Product Proposal; Manual Handling; Digital Tool.; Arbetsmiljö; Riskbedömning; Produktförslag; Manuell hantering; Digitalt verktyg.;

    Abstract : Today, there are clearly defined directives and laws that regulate the work environment in Sweden, but despite this, there are still deficiencies in the work environment for companies. Physical work has a particularly high risk of developing occupational injuries, with heavy lifting being one of the contributing factors. READ MORE

  4. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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