Essays about: "operating posture"

Found 3 essays containing the words operating posture.

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. To Master Disaster : How SME managers can thrive and benefit from economic crises

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Victor Henriksson; Martin Spiss; Chris van Houten; [2016]
   Keywords : Antifragility; manager; economic crisis; thriving; antifragile SME; strategy; opportunities; motivation;

   Abstract : Economic crises become progressively more global and the frequency as well as the length by which crises occur, is increasing. Crises affect all businesses differently and operating in times of crises is arduous which makes outcomes unpredictable. READ MORE

4. 3. 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