Essays about: "hand ergonomics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words hand ergonomics.

  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. THIRD HAND : A solution for the fuel tank assembly at Scania Södertälje

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : SandraMarie Westerberg; Tova Ödesjö; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Design Engineering; Ergonomics; Human-centered design; User-centered design; Safety; Third hand; Automotive; Production; Teknisk Design; Ergonomi; Människocentrerad design; Användarcentrerad design; Säkerhet; Tredje handen; Fordons industri; Produktion;

    Abstract : Scania recently introduced a new fuel tank design. This new design arose a need for extra help when mounting the tank in production, which was solved with two little hooks on each tank. These hooks are today known as the current third hand solution. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of the RAMP Tool’s New Hand Model -Reliability, Usability and Face Validity

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

    Author : Dina Burghol; [2023]
    Keywords : Hand-Intensive Work; RAMP Tool; Observation-based Risk Assessment tools; reliability; Usability; Face Validity.;

    Abstract : Hand-intensive work significantly correlates with the increased risks of developing Distal upper-extremity (DUE) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Many studies have investigated the physical risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of the DUE WMSDs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Automating the harm evaluation methodology

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : David Rubiño Espinosa De los Monteros-Aliaga; Cristina Rodriguez Arriaza; [2023]
    Keywords : Automation; ergonomic evaluation method; time reduction; interface; HARM; motion capture; industry; Xsens technologies; MATLAB and force sensors;

    Abstract : The advance of automation in industry has meant that in recent years companies have begun to look for other ways to improve the efficiency of their productivity. Automation is present in all types of activities in industry, however, there are certain activities that cannot be fully automated due to the difficulty to develop them. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of interior truck ergonomics through a digital twin approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Ginés Nicolás García; Martín Fernández Díez; [2022]
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    Abstract : Industries of today are constantly making changes and advancing towards a future with the purpose of innovation, improvement and sustainability. New technologies give the opportunities to make advantages in a number of fields and adapt new methodologies to their processes and products; in this project, we are going to study the application of digital twins in the automotive sector, focusing on the ergonomic evaluation of an interior truck cabin by using motion capture system and DHM tools. READ MORE