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Journal articles on the topic "Ergonomics"
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Febriyantoko, Danang. "Pengembangan Desain Ergonomis pada UMKM Emping Melinjo di Desa Wisata Giriasih, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul." Jurnal Pengabdian Seni 4, no. 2 (December 1, 2023): 88–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.24821/jps.v4i2.9604.
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Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini merupakan tindak lanjut dari mata kuliah Ergonomi Desain berbasis kuliah lapangan yang bertujuan menerapkan keilmuan ergonomi dalam kehidupan masyarakat desa, dengan mengangkat studi kasus pada industri Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) di Desa wisata Giriasih, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul. Program ini bertujuan memberikan usulan desain yang lebih ergonomis bagi perajin emping melinjo. Industri emping melinjo dengan skala rumahan ini menjadi salah satu potensi yang dimiliki oleh Desa Wisata Giriasih yang perlu untuk dikembangkan karena menjadi salah satu komoditas pertanian dan perdagangan yang diunggulkan. Dengan pendekatan ergonomi dihasilkan beberapa usulan desain yang berupaya meningkatkan produktivitas kerja perajin emping melinjo. Desain yang dihasilkan merupakan hasil analisis permasalahan ergonomis terkait dengan zona kerja dan alat bantu kerja yang lebih efektif, nyaman, aman, sehat, dan efisien. This community service program is a follow-up of Field Lecture-based Ergonomics course which aims to apply ergonomics theory in rural community practice by conducting a case study on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Giriasih Tourism Village, Gunung Kidul Regency. The objective of this program is to propose ergonomic design for emping (an Indonesian chips made of Gnetum gnemon) producers. The home-scale emping industry is one of the potentials owned by Giriasih tourism village which is highly essential to be developed because it is one of the superior agricultural and trade commodities. Implementing the ergonomics approach, the authors provide several ergonomics design to increase the work productivity of emping producers. The designs were generated according to the analysis of ergonomic problems related to work zones and work aids that are more effective, comfortable, safe, healthy and efficient.
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Anggraeni, Dhita Wahyu. "KAJIAN ERGONOMI LEMARI, MEJA DAN KURSI PROGRAM STUDI TEKNIK ARSITEKTUR (STUDI KASUS: RUANG STUDIO ARSITEKTUR UNIKA MUSI CHARITAS DI PALEMBANG)." Jurnal Arsitektur KOMPOSISI 11, no. 1 (June 12, 2017): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.24002/jars.v11i1.1105.
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Abstract: Design architecture was the college the nucleus in engineering study program architecture. Activities exercise and finished the task is done in studios picture , that is the main facility required to smooth teaching and learning in lecture architecture .Instrumentality used in studios is furniture of a cupboard, tables and chairs .Its furniture must comply with needs that ergonomic .Study ergonomics to do with furniture in engineering study program architecture especially in classrooms , a studio and space duty the end .The purpose of this research is studying about the mebel-mebel have met the requirements ergonomics .The findings of the study give contribution to furniture next election .A measure in research that is athropometric .Methods used in this research is descriptive exploration with to match ergonomics furniture existing with users. From the review found that furniture is in studios is not adequate furniture ergonomic , who make a difference on the activities of done users.Keywords: furniture, ergonomics, activity usersAbstrak: Perancangan arsitektur merupakan mata kuliah inti dalam Program Studi Teknik Arsitektur. Kegiatan latihan dan menyelesaikan tugas dilakukan di dalam Ruang studio gambar, yang merupakan fasilitas utama yang dibutuhkan untuk kelancaran belajar mengajar pada perkuliahan Arsitektur. Sarana yang digunakan di dalam ruang studio adalah mebel berupa lemari, meja dan kursi. Mebel tersebut harus memenuhi standar kebutuhan yang ergonomis. Kajian ergonomi akan dilakukan terhadap mebel di Program Studi Teknik Arsitektur khususnya pada ruang kelas, studio dan ruang Tugas Akhir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkaji sejauhmana mebel-mebel tersebut telah memenuhi persyaratan ergonomi. Hasil kajian memberi konstribusi terhadap pemilihan mebel selanjutnya. Tolok ukur dalam penelitian yaitu athropometri. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif eksploratif dengan mencari hubungan antara ergonomi mebel yang sudah ada dengan para pengguna. Dari hasil kajian ditemukan bahwa mebel yang ada di ruang studio tidak memenuhi standar mebel yang ergonomis, yang memberi pengaruh terhadap aktivitas yang dilakukan pengguna.Kata kunci: mebel, ergonomi, aktivitas pengguna
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Entianopa, Entianopa, Rara Marisdayana, and Dian Octavia. "Edukasi Postur Kerja Secara Ergonomi untuk Meredakan Keluhan Nyeri Gangguan Muskuloskeletal (MSDS) pada Pekerja Batik Tulis." Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) 7, no. 10 (October 1, 2024): 4661–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.33024/jkpm.v7i10.17424.
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ABSTRAK Pekerja batik tulis menghadapi tantangan fisik yang signifikan akibat postur kerja yang tidak ergonomis, yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan muskuloskeletal (MSDs) seperti nyeri pada punggung, leher, dan bahu. Program Edukasi Postur Kerja secara Ergonomi untuk pekerja batik tulis bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan keterampilan kepada pekerja agar mereka dapat menerapkan postur kerja yang benar, serta menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang lebih aman dan nyaman. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah penyuluhan. Hasil dari pelatihan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan pekerja tentang postur kerja ergonomis. Pelatihan ergonomi yang diberikan terbukti efektif dalam mengurangi prevalensi MSDs di kalangan pekerja batik, dengan penurunan keluhan nyeri yang signifikan setelah penerapan teknik yang diajarkan. Kata Kunci: Ergonomi, Batik Tulis, Pengetahuan, Muskuloskeletal ABSTRACT Batik workers endure significant physical challenges due to unergonomic working postures, which can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as back, neck and shoulder pain. The Ergonomics Work Posture Education Program for batik workers aims to provide understanding and skills to workers so that they can apply correct work postures, as well as create a safer and more comfortable work environment. The method used in this community service is counseling. The results of the training showed a significant increase in workers' knowledge of ergonomic work postures. The ergonomics training provided was proven to be effective in reducing the prevalence of MSDs among batik workers, with a significant reduction in pain complaints after implementing the techniques taught. Keywords: Ergonomics, Batik, Knowledge, Musculoskeletal
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Malone, Gwendolyn, and Ryan Porto. "General Motors Global Ergonomic Manufacturing Engineering Process Appling consistent strategies and methodologies for success." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 60, no. 1 (September 2016): 899–901. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601205.
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General Motors (GM) ergonomics activity began over 30 years ago as a decentralized, ad-hoc effort in various plants and divisions. In the mid-80’s GM and The United Automobile Workers (UAW) Union participated in an ergonomics pilot project with the University of Michigan (resulting in several published articles). In 1990 UAW-GM- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) entered into an agreement on Ergonomics. These were the catalyst for Ergonomics Program in General Motors. By the mid-2000’s GM recognized how critical it was to shift more attention to “designing in” ergonomic principles and guidelines early in the vehicle and powertrain development process. Today, our Global Manufacturing Engineering Ergonomics team (Program Ergonomists) consist of individuals around the globe that execute our ergonomics process across several functional groups, as a single voice to ensure: Vehicle and Powertrain Product Engineering (PE) teams implement ergonomic principles in the products we make, and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) teams implement ergonomic principles when launching new programs in the manufacturing plants. Our primary focus is to design out systemic product and manufacturing issues and prevent future ergonomics issues before the product goes into production. GM’s ergonomics process is based on proactive assessments using internal and external ergonomic tools, research, and guidelines.
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Theberge, Nancy, and W. Patrick Neumann. "The Relative Role of Safety and Productivity in Canadian Ergonomists’ Professional Practices." Articles 68, no. 3 (September 24, 2013): 387–408. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/1018433ar.
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Definitions of ergonomics reference its application to both productivity and well-being. Discussions in the ergonomics literature consider the correspondence between these goals in ergonomic practice and make the case for a robust conception that advances the twin agendas of safety and productivity, contrary to the dominant understanding that ergonomics is primarily concerned with safety. This article examines the professional practices as reported from a sample of 21 ergonomists from across Canada with a combined experience of 296 years. The analysis aims to understand the reported intersection of safety and productivity in the ergonomists’ work and the broader conditions that structure this negotiation. Results provide strong support for the view that ergonomics is primarily associated with safety. This is evident in the structural location of ergonomics within health and safety units of workplaces and in ergonomists’ reports that the main focus of their work is safety concerns. A minority of study participants indicated that they addressed productivity concerns in their work, either as secondary or primary outcomes of ergonomic applications. In either instance, efforts to highlight the contribution of ergonomics to production did not significantly disrupt the dominant safety-oriented perception of the field. Financial considerations were major determinants of whether recommendations were accepted and implemented. The argument for the more robust vision of ergonomics advanced within the profession reflects an effort to overcome the organizational divide between safety and productivity by stressing that, in effective ergonomics applications, safety and productivity are joined in the production process and ergonomists have a main role to play in advancing both agendas. The analysis provided here has identified significant challenges to the adoption of this position. An irony of the dominant understanding of ergonomics as oriented to safety is that this provides the main basis for its growing presence in workplaces but also limits its applications.
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Kimberly, Kimberly, and Irene Syona Darmady. "KONSEP ERGONOMI BARU TERKAIT LANSIA SEBAGAI PRINSIP PERANCANGAN PADA SENIOR FARMERS MARKET." Jurnal Sains, Teknologi, Urban, Perancangan, Arsitektur (Stupa) 6, no. 1 (April 30, 2024): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.24912/stupa.v6i1.27194.
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The sandwich generation phenomenon raises the stereotype that the elderly are a "burden" for the younger generation. This makes the elderly want to be active, independent and productive through self-actualization. One way to overcome this problem is to provide opportunities for the elderly to work and contribute to society. Projects created to help the elderly tend to be less friendly to the elderly such as work environments that are not ergonomic, limited accessibility and services that are not in accordance with the needs of the elderly. Lack of attention to the comfort of the elderly in projects for the elderly can have a negative impact on the health and well-being of the elderly. Based on these problems, the design of the Senior Farmers Market requires an ergonomic study so that the elderly can work comfortably. Thus, ergonomic work environment design is needed to create a comfortable and safe work environment for the elderly. Ergonomics study itself is a relevant approach to understanding and improving aspects of the design of a project that can affect the comfort and productivity of its users. This study aims to explore the ergonomics study approach as a design principle in the context of a senior farmers market that is friendly to its workers who are mostly elderly. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach, observation, and ergonomic analysis to identify the ergonomic needs of the elderly. Keywords: Elderly; Ergonomics; Senior farmers market Abstrak Fenomena sandwich generation memunculkan stereotype bahwa lansia adalah beban bagi generasi dibawahnya. Stereotype ini kemudian membuat lansia berkeinginan untuk mencapai kemandirian dan menciptakan kesejahtraan mereka sendiri. Hal ini membuat lansia ingin menjadi aktif, mandiri dan produktif melalui aktualisasi diri. Salah satu metode untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini adalah dengan memberikan kesempatan bagi lansia untuk bekerja dan berkontribusi dalam masyarakat. Proyek yang di buat untuk membantu lansia cenderung kurang ramah bagi lansia seperti lingkungan kerja yang tidak ergonomis, aksesibilitas yang terbatas dan pelayanan yang tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan lansia. Kurangnya perhatian terhadap kenyamanan para lansia dalam proyek-proyek untuk lansia dapat berdampak negatif terhadap kesehatan dan kesejahteraan lansia. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, perancangan Senior Farmers Market yang dibuat dalam rangka membantu lansia beraktualisasi diri ini membutuhkan studi ergonomi agar para lansia dapat bekerja dengan nyaman. Oleh karena itu, desain lingkungan kerja yang ergonomis sangat penting untuk membuat tempat kerja yang aman dan nyaman bagi orang tua. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pendekatan studi ergonomi sebagai prinsip perancangan dalam konteks senior farmers market yang ramah bagi para pekerjanya yang sebagian besar merupakan lansia. Untuk menentukan kebutuhan ergonomi untuk orang lanjut usia, penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang menggunakan metode studi literatur, observasi, dan analisis ergonomi yang sesuai untuk lansia.
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Grieco, Antonio, and Alessandra rè. "Ergonomics in Italy." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 44, no. 38 (July 2000): 888–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120004403857.
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Ergonomics developed in Italy in the seventies in a milieu characterized by severe social tensions as well as by a huge applicative demand raising the problem of large industrial plant transformation and redesigning. Since then many changes have occurred: a change in demand, a generational change, a change in training, the increasing number of company's ergonomic services. The traditional sector of workplace analysis and redesigning was supplemented by other activities in product ergonomics. Within the process of Italian and European certification, these changes led the Italian Ergonomics Society to work out a professional profile of the ergonomist, which is now included in a Law Bill.
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Jastrzebska-Fraczek, Iwona, and Heinz Schmidtke. "Test and Evaluation of Work Places and Products with WIN EDS 2000 (A First Bilingual Database System of Ergonomics)." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 44, no. 37 (July 2000): 689. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120004403746.
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Even though a large amount of ergonomic data and recommendations are available, tools, equipment and products are quite frequently subject to considerable ergonomic deficiencies. The reason for this is that knowledge of ergonomics is not as widespread as the expert would like it. The designer of work places and equipment usually has a rather small background of ergonomics. In many cases it is difficult even for the ergonomist to compress the available knowledge into tables and charts. A computerised assistance system could be of great help
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Piotrowski, Roman. "Ergonomic Self Reliance “A Structured Approach”." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 44, no. 12 (July 2000): 2–450. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120004401203.
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Ergonomics in industry takes many forms and a variety of techniques are applied for the data collection of ergonomic concerns. At the Rover Group (BMW) Swindon site, chosen shop floor associates are trained in the principles of ergonomics. They lead all ergonomic assessments with the full support of the local production manager known as the ABA plan owner. This Ergonomic “facilitator” uses an ergonomic assessment sheet known Associate job Analysis A.B.A. developed by BMW AG Germany. This takes the form of simple charts to store issues categorised as Red Amber or Green (RAG) concerns. It can effectively deal with local and departmental issues using an ergonomic approach. The author, who is the site ergonomist, will share results of the activities within their environment and explain the principles of Ergonomic Self-Reliance and the infrastructure that supports it.
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Smith, Thomas J. "Certification of Professional Ergonomists." Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications 20, no. 4 (October 2012): 22–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1064804612455639.
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The expansion of interest in ergonomics worldwide, as evidenced by growth in the number of federated societies affiliated with the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), has been accompanied by growing awareness of the need for quality assurance regarding the training and credentials of professional ergonomists. Responsibility for such quality assurance often is assumed by professional ergonomist certifying bodies. This article addresses (a) the current status of professional ergonomist certification programs from an international perspective, as promulgated in a number of countries, and (b) the experience of selected certification programs with the IEA certifying body accreditation process.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Ergonomics"
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Kučera, Pavel. "Ergonomie práce." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-199584.
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This thesis deals with ergonomics. The aim of the thesis is identifying risks arising from abusing ergonomics principles. Then make recommendations that would improve the working conditions and environment of the company, thereby increase employee satisfaction and efficiency of the production process. For ergonomic analysis has been selected Kolin plant Lear Corporation Ltd. The thesis consists of theoretical and analytical part. The theoretical part provides basic information about ergonomics. To evaluate ergonomics in chosen company the analytical part uses sort of questionnaires and checklists. Conclusion provides recommendations based on obtained results.
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Campos, Lívia Flávia de Albuquerque. "Avaliação de forças manuais em atividades simuladas com indivíduos adultos brasileiros de diferentes gêneros e faixas etárias : aspectos do design ergonômico. -." Bauru : [s.n.], 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/89752.
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Orientador: Luis Carlos PaschoarelliBanca: José Carlos Plácido da Silva
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Banca: Ana Beatriz de Oliveira
Banca: João Cândido Fernandes
Resumo: O design ergonômico tem por objetivo minimizar os problemas na interface Homem X Tecnologia e, para isto, baseia-se em metodologias de avaliação de usabilidade, as quais são aplicadas ainda durante o desenvolvimento do projeto do produto. Entre as interfaces de demanda ergonômica destacam-se os instrumentos manuais, cuja ausência de usabilidade pode favorecer o surgimento de problemas de ordem biomecânica, desconforto e insatisfação no usuário. Dentre estas interfaces, encontram-se as maçanetas para portas e os volantes de metais sanitários, nos quais nem sempre são levados em consideração os aspectos de segurança, eficiência, conforto e efetividade, tendo sobrelevados os aspectos estéticos e simbólicos. As variáveis de interesse neste tipo de interface envolvem as forças manuais que resultem em torque (rotação), bem como o gênero e idade. O objetivo desse estudo foi a avaliação e análise física do torque, em diferentes atividades manuais simuladas, por grupos de sujeitos adultos brasileiros, do gênero masculino e feminino, e de diferentes faixas etárias. Esta pesquisa, de caráter experimental, avaliou 180 indivíduos (18 a 29 anos=30 masculino e 30 feminino); utilizou um transdutor de torque além de outros instrumentos complementares para a coleta de dados. Os métodos e técnicas aplicados basearam-se no atendimento aos critérios e recomendações biomédicas e éticas. A análise de dados baseou-se em estatística descritiva e contou com a aplicação de testes para verificação das diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Os resultados apresentam dados que demonstram a influência dos desenhos dos objetos no acionamento das interfaces de acionamento manual considerando-se os diferentes gêneros e faixas; e caracterizam-se por apresentar importantes informações aos projetos das interfaces, adequando-as aos limites e capacidades musculoesqueléticas dos diferentes grupos de sujeitos
Abstract: The ergonomic design aims to minimize the problems in the interface Human x Technology and for this, it is based on usability evaluation methodologies, which are applied during the development of product design. Among the iterfaces of ergonomic demand are the hand tools, which lack of usability can contribute to create biomechanics problems, discomfort and dissatisfaction in the user. Among these interfaces, there are the doorknobs and handle faucets, with frequency, the safety, efficiency, cmfort and effectiveness aren't considered, and the aesthetic and symbolic aspects area more valued. The variables os interest in this type of interface involves: the torque strengh, the gender and age. The aim of this study was the evaluation of torque strengh at different simulated hand activities by groups of adult Brazilian males and females of different age groups. This research evaluated 180 subjects (18-29 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino; 30- 55 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino; over 55 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino); a torque transducer and other complementary tools were used for data collection. The methods and techniques applied were based on the biomedical and ethics recommendations. The data analysis was based on descriptive statistics and included the application of tests for verification of significant differences. The results show the influence of the object's design in the torque strengh, considering the different genders and age groups. This information is very important to hand tools design, adapting it to the limits and capacibilities musculoskeletal of different groups of subjects
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Klapetek, Václav. "Posouzení ergonomie výrobního stroje." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2021. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-442863.
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The Master’s thesis addresses the issue of ergonomics. The aim of the diploma thesis is to analyze the current ergonomic state of the production line with the subsequent detection of ergonomic risks, the use of various assessment methods and comparison with legislative requirements. After defining the deficiencies, corrective actions are proposed, leading to their elimination and reduction of work intensity. The ergonomic analysis was performed within Tyco Electronics Czech s.r.o. The analytical part follows up on, in depth, the theoretical part of the work, where all its aspects are listed in addition to the introduction of ergonomics as a scientific discipline.
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Pomering, Amy. "Tattoo machine ergonomics." Thesis, KTH, Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.), 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-172131.
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Detta projekt gick ut på att undersöka ergonomiska problem med tatueringsmaskiner som finns på marknaden idag, att generera koncept om hur att förbättra problemen, och att sedan utveckla de koncepten i form av ritningar, CAD modeller och fysiska modeller. Processen börjades med att framföra en grundlig marknadsundersökning. Det som ingick i marknadsundersökningen var en infosökning, en kundundersökning i form av en enkät som skickades till tatuerare, och ett självtest av två olika tatueringsmaskiner. Resultaten som togs fram från marknadsundersökningen var att de största ergonomiska problemen var ljudnivå, vibrationsnivå, maskinvikt och balans, problem med grepp, och sladdkontroll. Områdena delades upp i tre olika problemgrupper vars fokus blev: tatueringsmaskin (apropå ljud, vibration och maskinvikt), greppet, och sladdkontroll. Genom en konceptgenereringsprocess togs fram tre nya produkter: en tatueringsmaskin som reducerar ljud- och vibrationsnivån och är enkelt att rengöra, ett silikon grepp som dämpar vibration och ger tatuerare ett bekvämt och återanvändningsbart alternativ, och ett silikon armband som reducerar viktpåverkan på handleden och eliminerar frustrationer om sladdkontroll. De tre koncepten blev utvalda på grund av att de presenterade de bästa lösningarna till ergonomiska problemen som kom fram via marknadsundersökning och dessa försäljningsmöjligheter. De slutliga koncepten presenterades sedan i form av en presentation och fysiska modeller på KEXPO utställningen.This project was based on completion of an analysis of ergonomical problems with tattoo machines that exist on the market today, the generation of concepts to improve the situation, and the development of new concepts in the form of sketches, CAD models and physical models. The process began by completing a thorough market analysis. This was done via an information study, a customer survey in the form of a questionnaire that was sent to several tattoo artists, and a self-test in which two different tattoo machines were studied. The result of this analysis showed that the major ergonomic problems had to do with noise level, vibration level, machine weight and balance, poor grip ergonomics, and problems with cord control. These issues were then divided into problem focus areas, that is: tattoo machines (as to problems with noise, vibration and weight), grip, and cord control.Through an extensive concept-generation process, three different solutions were developed: a light-weight tattoo machine which decreases noise- and vibration-levels and made sanitization simple, a silicone grip which dampens vibrations and presents a comfortable and reusable alternative, and a silicone bracelet which reduces poor ergonomic effects on the wrist and eliminates frustration due to poor cord control. These three concepts were chosen due to the fact that they represented the best possible solutions to the ergonomic problems that were found during market research and because of their sales potential. They were then shown in the form of a presentation and physical model at the KEXPO exhibit.
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Ganança, Adriana da Silva. "Assento adaptável para pessoas com paralisia cerebral e seqüela de escoliose : aplicando ergonomia por meio do design - num estudo de caso /." Bauru : [s.l.], 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/89765.
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Orientador: Luis Carlos PaschoarelliBanca: José Carlos Plácido da Silva
Banca: Nuno Miguel Lopes de Oliveira
Resumo: O presente estudo apresenta uma alternativa de aplicação dos princípios do design ergonômico no projeto e avaliação de uma assento modular com regulagem vertical, buscando prevenir e minimizar os problemas decorrentes do desvio da coluna vertebral do tipo escoliose: uma das principais seqüelas da paralisia cerebral (PC). A revisão bibliográfica abordou as relações entre design, ergonomia e fisioterapia, bem como os procedimentos de reabilitação da pessoa com PC, particularmente os meios tecnológicos de tratamento da escoliose. Os objetivos do estudo envolveram a intervenção projetual com a aplicação dos princípios do design ergonômico, e a aplicação e validação de técnicas clínicas e fisioterapêuticas na avaliação da usabilidade de assentos especiais para reabilitação. Aspectos éticos foram considerados na abordagem com 3 indivíduos portadores de PC e escoliose, sendo que um deles utilizou um assento adaptado com regulagem vertical, e os demais fizeram uso de assento comum. Os procedimentos das avaliações envolveram diferentes formas de abordagem e profissionais, com avaliações pré e pós-uso do produto, num intervalo de 90 dias. Os resultados indicaram melhorias psico-sociais, ortopédicas, neurológicas e clínicas do usuário do assento adaptado, sendo que a avaliação da biofotogrametria computadorizada indicou uma melhora significativa (p '< OU =') 0,01) nas condições posturais da coluna vertebral. Tais resultados comprovaram a eficiência da adaptação proposta no produto; uma nova alternativa na avaliação de usabilidade de produtos para a reabilitação; além da conseqüente melhoria na qualidade de vida das pessoas com necessidades especiais.
Abstract: This study presents an alternative application of the principals of ergonomic design, using this project and its evaluation of a vertically regulated modular chair, seeking to prevent and minimize the problems caused by the curvature of the spine such as scoliosis: one of the main consequences of cerebral palsy (CP). The bibliographical sources used approached the relationship between design, ergonomics and physiotherapy, as well as the procedure of rehabilitation of people with CP, particularly the technological methods of treating scoliosis. The objectives of this study involve the intervention of this project with the application of the principals of ergonomic design, and the application and validation of clinical and physiotherapeutic techniques in the evaluation of the use of special seating for rehabilitation. Ethical aspects were considered in the approach used with theree individuals with CP and scoliosis: one of them used the vertically regulated chair and the others the standard chair. The evaluation procedures involved a variety of methods of approach and different professionals, with pre and post use product evaluation, during a period of ninety days. The results showed psychosocial, orthopedic, neurological and clinical improvements to the adapted chair user: "Computerized Biophotogrammetry" evaluation showed significant improvement (p '< OU =') 0,01) in the spinal posture condition. Such results prove the efficiency of the proposed product adaptation; a new alternative in the evaluation of the use of the product for rehabilitation; and, consequential improvement to the quality of life of people with special needs.
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Semensato, Cassiana Brosque. "Análise ergonômica e intervenções nos postos de trabalho de operadores de caixa de supermercado (checkout) /." Bauru : [s.n.], 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/96262.
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Orientador: Luiz Gonzaga Campos PortoBanca: Maria Helena Borgato
Banca: Renato Crivellari Creppe
Resumo: O ambiente de trabalho deve favorecer o bom desempenho das atividades dos colaboradores, pois reflitirá na produtividade e na lucratividade da empresa. Por isso, o conhecimento de técnicas ergonômicas, tem gerado muitos benefícios tanto para o empregado quanto para o empregador. Estas adequações permitem reduções nos custos e vão desde o cumprimento das normas da NBR-17, até diminuição de afastamentos de trabalho por doencas de esforço repetitivo ás melhorias ambientais que atingem diretamente a produtividade. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar e analisar as condições ergonômicas que interferem nas atividades laborais dos operadores de caixa, analisando os agentes ergonômicos pertinentes à atividade desenvolvida, visando à melhoria das condições operacionais e organizacionais de suas atividades. No desenvolvimento do trabalho, realizou-se a análise ergonômica dos postos de trabalho de um supermercdo visando o conforto dos trabalhadores conforme determina a NR-17 - Ergonomia, através de dois Laudos Ergonômicos. Para avaliação dos postos de trabalho, dividiu-se a pesquisa em três etapas: na primeira etapa realizou-se a avaliação dos postos de trabalho dos operadores de caixa (checkout), através de um Laudo Ergonômico, buscando as intervenções ergonômicas necessárias, na segunda etapa, foram passadas as orientações da NR-17 para a compra dos novos checkouts. E na terceira e última etapa, foi feito o segundo laudo para a análise destes novos checkouts, para confirmação do objetivo inicial, que era o cumprimento das normas regulamentares. Neste estudo quase todos os critérios da NR 17 foram cumpridos em relação ao posto de trabalho (checkouts), porém este estabelecimetno está de acordo com o cronograma imposto pelo Anexo I da NR17
Abstract: The work environment should favor the good performance of the employees activities, because will reflect in the company productivity and profitabililty. Therefore, knowledge of ergonomic techniques, has generated many benefits for both the employee and the employer. These adjustments lead to reductions in costs, ranging from the norms of NBR17, even a reduction in absences from work due to diseases of repetitive stress the environmental improvements that directly affect productivity. This study aims to identify and analyze ergonomic conditions that interfere in the labor activities of cash operators, analyzing the ergonomic agents relevant to the activity performed, aiming at the improvement of operational and organizational activities. In developing this work, carried out the ergonomic analyzis of the positions work of a supermarket to ensure the comfort workers as require the NR-17 - Ergonomics, through two Ergonomic Reports. For the evaluation of jobs, the survey was divided into three stages: the first step was conducted to evaluate the jobs in cashiers (checkout) through an Ergonomic Report, seeking the necessary ergonomic interventions in second stage, were passed the guidelines of the NR17 to purchase the new checkouts. And in the third and final stage, it was made the second report to examine these new checkouts, to confirmation the initial goal, which was the fulfillment or regulation standards. In this study almost all the features of NR was implemented regarding to the jobs (checkouts), but this property is consistent with the timeline imposed by Annex I of NR17
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Campos, Livia Flávia de Albuquerque [UNESP]. "Avaliação de forças manuais em atividades simuladas com indivíduos adultos brasileiros de diferentes gêneros e faixas etárias: aspectos do design ergonômico. -." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/89752.
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O design ergonômico tem por objetivo minimizar os problemas na interface Homem X Tecnologia e, para isto, baseia-se em metodologias de avaliação de usabilidade, as quais são aplicadas ainda durante o desenvolvimento do projeto do produto. Entre as interfaces de demanda ergonômica destacam-se os instrumentos manuais, cuja ausência de usabilidade pode favorecer o surgimento de problemas de ordem biomecânica, desconforto e insatisfação no usuário. Dentre estas interfaces, encontram-se as maçanetas para portas e os volantes de metais sanitários, nos quais nem sempre são levados em consideração os aspectos de segurança, eficiência, conforto e efetividade, tendo sobrelevados os aspectos estéticos e simbólicos. As variáveis de interesse neste tipo de interface envolvem as forças manuais que resultem em torque (rotação), bem como o gênero e idade. O objetivo desse estudo foi a avaliação e análise física do torque, em diferentes atividades manuais simuladas, por grupos de sujeitos adultos brasileiros, do gênero masculino e feminino, e de diferentes faixas etárias. Esta pesquisa, de caráter experimental, avaliou 180 indivíduos (18 a 29 anos=30 masculino e 30 feminino); utilizou um transdutor de torque além de outros instrumentos complementares para a coleta de dados. Os métodos e técnicas aplicados basearam-se no atendimento aos critérios e recomendações biomédicas e éticas. A análise de dados baseou-se em estatística descritiva e contou com a aplicação de testes para verificação das diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Os resultados apresentam dados que demonstram a influência dos desenhos dos objetos no acionamento das interfaces de acionamento manual considerando-se os diferentes gêneros e faixas; e caracterizam-se por apresentar importantes informações aos projetos das interfaces, adequando-as aos limites e capacidades musculoesqueléticas dos diferentes grupos de sujeitos
The ergonomic design aims to minimize the problems in the interface Human x Technology and for this, it is based on usability evaluation methodologies, which are applied during the development of product design. Among the iterfaces of ergonomic demand are the hand tools, which lack of usability can contribute to create biomechanics problems, discomfort and dissatisfaction in the user. Among these interfaces, there are the doorknobs and handle faucets, with frequency, the safety, efficiency, cmfort and effectiveness aren't considered, and the aesthetic and symbolic aspects area more valued. The variables os interest in this type of interface involves: the torque strengh, the gender and age. The aim of this study was the evaluation of torque strengh at different simulated hand activities by groups of adult Brazilian males and females of different age groups. This research evaluated 180 subjects (18-29 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino; 30- 55 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino; over 55 years = 30 masculino and 30 feminino); a torque transducer and other complementary tools were used for data collection. The methods and techniques applied were based on the biomedical and ethics recommendations. The data analysis was based on descriptive statistics and included the application of tests for verification of significant differences. The results show the influence of the object's design in the torque strengh, considering the different genders and age groups. This information is very important to hand tools design, adapting it to the limits and capacibilities musculoskeletal of different groups of subjects
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Ganança, Adriana da Silva [UNESP]. "Assento adaptável para pessoas com paralisia cerebral e seqüela de escoliose: aplicando ergonomia por meio do design - num estudo de caso." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/89765.
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O presente estudo apresenta uma alternativa de aplicação dos princípios do design ergonômico no projeto e avaliação de uma assento modular com regulagem vertical, buscando prevenir e minimizar os problemas decorrentes do desvio da coluna vertebral do tipo escoliose: uma das principais seqüelas da paralisia cerebral (PC). A revisão bibliográfica abordou as relações entre design, ergonomia e fisioterapia, bem como os procedimentos de reabilitação da pessoa com PC, particularmente os meios tecnológicos de tratamento da escoliose. Os objetivos do estudo envolveram a intervenção projetual com a aplicação dos princípios do design ergonômico, e a aplicação e validação de técnicas clínicas e fisioterapêuticas na avaliação da usabilidade de assentos especiais para reabilitação. Aspectos éticos foram considerados na abordagem com 3 indivíduos portadores de PC e escoliose, sendo que um deles utilizou um assento adaptado com regulagem vertical, e os demais fizeram uso de assento comum. Os procedimentos das avaliações envolveram diferentes formas de abordagem e profissionais, com avaliações pré e pós-uso do produto, num intervalo de 90 dias. Os resultados indicaram melhorias psico-sociais, ortopédicas, neurológicas e clínicas do usuário do assento adaptado, sendo que a avaliação da biofotogrametria computadorizada indicou uma melhora significativa (p '< OU =') 0,01) nas condições posturais da coluna vertebral. Tais resultados comprovaram a eficiência da adaptação proposta no produto; uma nova alternativa na avaliação de usabilidade de produtos para a reabilitação; além da conseqüente melhoria na qualidade de vida das pessoas com necessidades especiais.
This study presents an alternative application of the principals of ergonomic design, using this project and its evaluation of a vertically regulated modular chair, seeking to prevent and minimize the problems caused by the curvature of the spine such as scoliosis: one of the main consequences of cerebral palsy (CP). The bibliographical sources used approached the relationship between design, ergonomics and physiotherapy, as well as the procedure of rehabilitation of people with CP, particularly the technological methods of treating scoliosis. The objectives of this study involve the intervention of this project with the application of the principals of ergonomic design, and the application and validation of clinical and physiotherapeutic techniques in the evaluation of the use of special seating for rehabilitation. Ethical aspects were considered in the approach used with theree individuals with CP and scoliosis: one of them used the vertically regulated chair and the others the standard chair. The evaluation procedures involved a variety of methods of approach and different professionals, with pre and post use product evaluation, during a period of ninety days. The results showed psychosocial, orthopedic, neurological and clinical improvements to the adapted chair user: Computerized Biophotogrammetry evaluation showed significant improvement (p '< OU =') 0,01) in the spinal posture condition. Such results prove the efficiency of the proposed product adaptation; a new alternative in the evaluation of the use of the product for rehabilitation; and, consequential improvement to the quality of life of people with special needs.
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Nilsson, Filip. "Upper body ergonomics in virtual reality : An ergonomic assessment of the arms and neck in virtual environments." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för datavetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-139801.
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In Virtual Reality (VR), the body is often used as input in VR, having a healthy working posture is important for long session in VR. To assess how severe different interaction methods are for the body, user tests was done in VR. 14 people participated and tested six manipulation controls which operate in different ways. Their hands' and neck's position and orientation was measured throughout the test, and from this data characteristic body postures for each control setup was chosen. These were evaluated with RULA. How great the wrist angle is can have an effect on the severity of the posture. Also whether or not the arm is to the side or across the midpoint of the body should be taken into consideration.When accounting for both the hands and neck, one of these have to come outside their comfortable zone if the hands are supposed to be seen by the user in VR.
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Neiva, Andréa Geiger. "Análise do processo de implementação de um comitê de melhorias das condições de trabalho em uma instituição pública de saúde." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3136/tde-03052012-123527/.
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Nesta dissertação analisa-se, através da metodologia de pesquisa-ação, a implantação, entre os anos de 2007 e 2010, de um comitê de melhorias das condições de trabalho e saúde dos trabalhadores, ancorado na ergonomia da atividade e que tinha por objetivo modificar políticas e processos de um hospital escola público do Estado de São Paulo. Os objetivos deste estudo são de identificar que fatores facilitam e quais dificultam a implementação de um comitê permanente de melhorias das condições de trabalho ancorado na abordagem da ergonomia da atividade em uma instituição pública de saúde e quais elementos são necessários para sua permanência. Para alcançar estes objetivos, o presente estudo foi desenvolvido com base no referencial teórico da ergonomia da atividade, da vigilância epidemiológica e de pesquisas realizadas sobre a implantação de comitês de ergonomia. Os resultados obtidos são então comparados com os encontrados por outros estudos descritos na literatura e demonstra-se a importância de previamente definir claramente os objetivos e o papel do comitê e também suas relações com outras instâncias da instituição. Mostra-se ainda, a necessidade de que o comitê disponha de autoridade para tomar decisões e que seja composto por executivos de níveis hierárquicos elevados e também por funcionários do nível operacional para o desenvolvimento de novos processos e políticas que leve em consideração as atividades reais de trabalho. Neste sentido, foi evidenciado, a necessidade da real apropriação da abordagem ergonômica pelos níveis de decisão de forma a inserir critérios ergonômicos nas linhas estratégicas da instituição. Foi também demonstrado, a necessidade de incentivar os funcionários através da informação constante das atividades já realizadas pelo comitê e da demonstração do apoio por parte da superintendência. Apresentam-se igualmente nesta dissertação, uma análise da condição política e pública da instituição e sua influência na implementação do comitê, os limites da presente pesquisa e perguntas que acreditamos serem relevantes para futuros desenvolvimentos.In this study, using the methodology of action-research we analyze the implementation between 2007 and 2010 of a committee based on the approach of activity-oriented ergonomics. The objective of this committee was to improve workers health and working conditions, through the modification of policies and processes in a public teaching hospital of São Paulo state. This study aimed at identifying what factors facilitate and which ones hinder the implementation of a permanent committee for improvement of working conditions based on the activity-oriented ergonomics approach in a public health institution. In addition, it aimed at identifying what elements are necessary to ensure its permanence. To achieve these objectives, the present study was developed based on the theoretical background of activity-oriented ergonomics, epidemiological surveillance, and on researches performed on the implementation of ergonomics committees. The results demonstrate the importance of clearly defining the objectives and the role of the committee and its relations with other sectors of the institution. They also show the need for the committee to have decision making authority, to include the presence of senior executives but also of employees from the operational level in order to develop new processes and policies that take into account the real work activities. In this sense, it was highlighted the need for real ownership of the ergonomics approach from the highest levels of the institutions hierarchy in order to insert ergonomics criteria in the strategic lines of the institution. It was also shown the need to encourage employees through continuous feedback from activities already undertaken by the committee and the need for a clear and visible support from management. In this study, we also present an analysis of the institutions public and political nature and its influence on the implementation of the committee, the limits of this research and questions that we believe are relevant for future developments.
Books on the topic "Ergonomics"
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T, McCabe P., ed. Contemporary ergonomics 2002. London: Taylor & Francis, 2002.
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1953-, Karwowski Waldemar, ed. International encyclopedia of ergonomics and human factors. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis, 2001.
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Energy Institute (Great Britain). Technical Team. Report 454: Human factors engineering in projects. 2nd ed. London: Energy Institute, 2020.
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Kroemer, Anne D., and Karl H. E. Kroemer. Office Ergonomics. Second edition. | Boca Raton [Florida] : Taylor & Francis, CRC: CRC Press, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781315368603.
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Bubb, Heiner, Klaus Bengler, Rainer E. Grünen, and Mark Vollrath, eds. Automotive Ergonomics. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-33941-8.
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Liem, André. Prospective Ergonomics. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119475149.
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Stein, Michael, and Peter Sandl, eds. Information Ergonomics. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25841-1.
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Stack, Theresa, Lee T. Ostrom, and Cheryl A. Wilhelmsen. Occupational Ergonomics. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118814239.
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Thomas-Sadowski, Susan. Metalcasting ergonomics. 2nd ed. Des Plaines, IL: American Foundry Society, 2004.
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1943-, Kempen Gerard, ed. Cognitive ergonomics. Amsterdam: North-Holland, 1988.
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Hannah, Kathryn J., Marion J. Ball, and Margaret J. A. Edwards. "Ergonomics." In Introduction to Nursing Informatics, 172–82. New York, NY: Springer New York, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2246-8_12.
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Bloswick, Donald S., Tim Villnave, and Brad Joseph. "Ergonomics." In Springer Series in Rehabilitation and Health, 145–65. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1907-6_8.
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LaCaille, Lara, Anna Maria Patino-Fernandez, Jane Monaco, Ding Ding, C. Renn Upchurch Sweeney, Colin D. Butler, Colin L. Soskolne, et al. "Ergonomics." In Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine, 708. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1005-9_100574.
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Hannah, Kathryn J., Marion J. Ball, and Margaret J. A. Edwards. "Ergonomics." In Health Informatics, 210–18. New York, NY: Springer New York, 1999. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3095-1_15.
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Perez, Graciela M. "ERGONOMICS." In Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health, 49–87. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119581482.ch3.
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Weik, Martin H. "ergonomics." In Computer Science and Communications Dictionary, 535. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0613-6_6391.
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Holtz, Herman. "Ergonomics." In Computer Work Stations, 239–52. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1985. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2537-6_21.
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Gesinger, Scott. "Ergonomics." In The Fearless World of Professional Safety in the 21st Century, 17–21. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.: Routledge, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315178493-5.
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Yates, W. David. "Ergonomics." In Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide, 501–16. Third edition. | Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2020.: CRC Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9780429293054-22.
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Wiker, Steven. "Ergonomics." In Injury Research, 139–85. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1599-2_7.
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FIRESCU, Violeta. "ERGONOMICS, SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE." In International Management Conference. Editura ASE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.24818/imc/2021/04.16.
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In the context of the global crisis there is an increasing interest regarding sustainability. While the focus of debate was at the beginning mainly on society level, sustainability issues have currently a growing relevance for social and economic organizational performance. The paper aims to present arguments for considering ergonomics as a support for organizational sustainability. Based on sustainability reports and ergonomics literature review, the paper highlights the essential role of work systems’ ergonomic design and finds supporting arguments about ergonomics interventions’ impact on organizational performance. The contribution of the paper focuses on helping companies and top managers to understand the impact of ergonomics interventions on decreasing social and economic costs, related especially to occupational health and safety hazard prevention.
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Ivan Zignego, Mario. "Human Factors in the Design of Naval Vessels." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100618.
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Ergonomic studies play a particularly important role in the design of naval vessels. Key specializations, including physical, perceptual and organizational ergonomics, apply to navy ship spaces. The contributions of various disciplines to the definition of naval vessels are analyzed and tested in an ergonomic perspective to continuously seek solutions that enable increased efficiency while maintaining safety and comfort. Ergonomics is a science in a continuing evolution. It analyzes social changes and the new expectations that are generated, to meet them at both civilian and military level.
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Anokhina, Alexey, Igor Gorodetskiyb, Vladimir Lvovc, and Pavel Padernod. "Education and Professional Development of Ergonomists in Russia." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100789.
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The paper describes current state of education and professional development of specialists in human factors and ergonomics in Russia. University education in Russia is regulated by the fixed list of specialities and by the State learning standards. Currently, there are four university specialities that can serve as “umbrella” for education of ergonomists, namely: “System Analysis and Control”, “Biotechnical Systems and Technologies”, “Psychology”, “Design”. Two Russian leading universities offer bachelor and master programs on ergonomics. Postgraduate ergonomics education is available in the form of training courses and courses for preparation of candidate or doctoral dissertation. Any dissertation must be attributed to one of the predetermined scientific specialities. The most relevant speciality is “Occupational psychology, engineering psychology, ergonomics”. Nearly half of all candidates and doctors of sciences who have defended research work on ergonomics have degree in technology, one third – in psychology. Currently, Russian ergonomics society is elaborating procedure for certification of professional ergonomists following the CREE (Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists) model. As a first step to this target, the Standard for certification of the specialists designing human-machine systems has been developed. This standard establishes three evaluation criteria concerning of applicant’s educational level, professional experience, and professional development and self-education.
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Ghorbani, Elham, Samira Keivanpour, Firdaous Sekkay, and Daniel Imbeau. "Fuzzy Ergonomic Expert System for Assembly Line Design Problem." In 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2024). AHFE International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004634.
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In the era of Industry 5.0, prioritizing ergonomics in manufacturing systems is crucial. Assembly Line Balancing Problems (ALBPs) are integral to efficient manufacturing, optimizing lines to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance productivity. Recent developments emphasize Ergonomic ALBPs (Ergo-ALBPs) and the integration of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) to address ergonomic risks. A research gap exists in applying ergonomic considerations in the design phase known as Ergo-ALDPs as corrective ergonomic interventions cost significantly more than preventive measures taken during the design phase. This study presents a novel approach, the fuzzy Ergo-ALDP, which extends the Ergo-ALBP to handle imprecise task times and ergonomic risks in the design phase.It introduces a fuzzy ergonomic expert system, utilizing fuzzy logic and Digital Human Modeling (DHM) to simulate worker interactions in assembly line optimization. The proposed fuzzy Ergo-ALDP addresses this gap with a constructive heuristic integrated with fuzzy logic, emphasizing feasibility. Our research introduces a unique fuzzy ergonomic assessment method to evaluate task, workstation, and assembly line ergonomics using an expert system. We validate this approach using one synthesized numerical instance. This research contributes to assembly line optimization, aligning with Industry 5.0's human-centric vision. The comprehensive fuzzy ergonomic assessment model bridges gaps and optimizes ALDPs under uncertainty, promising improvements in productivity, worker satisfaction, and operational efficiency. By addressing the intersection of ergonomics, uncertainty, and assembly line optimization, this paper significantly contributes to advancing the field and promoting a safer and more efficient manufacturing environment.
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NICIEJEWSKA, M. "Ergonomics of Organizational and Technical Space in the Educational Process of Children in Kindergarten." In Quality Production Improvement and System Safety. Materials Research Forum LLC, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.21741/9781644902691-47.
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Abstract. Ergonomics is an interdisciplinary science that applies to various aspects of our lives, extending beyond the workplace. Ergonomics enhances work, education, and leisure activities for lifelong well-being. This article presents the ergonomic principles of the preschool child's world that influence the correct psychophysical development of the child. A quantitative study was conducted in seven non-public kindergartens in the Silesian voivodeship, using direct interviews and elements of overt observation. The study aimed to identify strengths and weaknesses in the ergonomics of kindergartens' organizational and technical spaces, specifically focusing on legal requirements for safe and ergonomic working conditions for children up to the age of 6. The results highlight the challenges faced by designers and kindergarten directors in creating an ergonomic environment for children, revealing numerous difficulties in this area. There is increasing recognition of the importance of ergonomic and safe organizational and technical conditions in early childhood education. The obtained research results are a valuable contribution to a larger study on ergonomics and safety in Polish pre-schools, scheduled for the coming years.
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Dergachev, Konstantin, and Elena Dergacheva. "Evaluating the Ergonomics of Online Store User Interfaces Based on Visual Analytics." In 31th International Conference on Computer Graphics and Vision. Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.20948/graphicon-2021-3027-872-881.
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The volume of the online commerce market is growing steadily; however, the online store conversion remains at a fairly low level. One of the reasons for the low conversion rate of online stores is the lack of the ergonomic design. The interface expert assessment and usability testing allow identifying interface errors of existing sites. The methodology is proposed for testing the ergonomics of the graphical user web interface of online stores based on choosing alternatives and visual analytics. The methodology is based on combining expert assessment of user interfaces with usability testing throughout the design process. Expert assessment is a quick way to find the main ergonomic problems, which is recommended to be used at the stages of developing technical specification, prototyping and final testing. The expert assessment mechanism of ergonomics is improved based on interface checklists and visual analysis of results. Within each of the ergonomics criteria (speed, errors, subjective satisfaction, comprehensibility), uniquely defined characteristics are selected to evaluate the ergonomics of the online store interface. Each ergonomic characteristic is assigned a weighting coefficient that determines its importance. The degree and quality of implementing the characteristics on a 0 to 5 scale are taken into account. Acceptable test results are obtained for the peer review method of the online stores interfaces for comparing the interfaces of Eldorado, M.Video and DNS sites.
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Freire, Javier, Felipe Meyer, Fabiola Maureira, Jorge Espinoza, Kiralina Brito, and Carla Estrada. "Virtual reality platform applied to Ergonomics teaching." In AHFE 2023 Hawaii Edition. AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004446.
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This study examines user perceptions and experiences with a digital platform designed to provide insights into ergonomic aspects within work environments. A perception survey was conducted among 43 participants, encompassing diverse demographics. The findings indicate that most participants were from Chile (97.7%), with 54% falling within the 18 to 24 age group and 30% between 25 to 34. Educational backgrounds were diverse, with 79% pursuing undergraduate studies and 19% engaged in postgraduate programs. Engineering accounted for 82% of respondents' fields of study. The survey highlighted that 88% had previous exposure to virtual platforms, while 46.5% lacked formal ergonomics training. User-friendliness was reported by 74%, with 93% encountering no technical issues. Notable challenges included camera movement slowness and limited interaction. Perceptions of ergonomic aspects revealed that 75% found visual information clear, and 79% rated audio clarity positively. Moreover, 86% identified risky postures, 72% observed repetitive tasks, and 67% recognized improper manual load handling. Regarding impact, 79% felt that the platform enhanced their understanding of ergonomic issues. Positive aspects encompassed ease of use and clear information, while areas for improvement included navigation accuracy, camera sensitivity adjustments, audio quality enhancement, and improved graphical representations. Despite limitations such as potential self-reporting bias and limited sample size, this study provides valuable insights into user experiences and perceptions, contributing to discussions on digital platform usability, ergonomics, and overall impact.
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Peres, S. Camille, Vickie Nguyen, Philip T. Kortum, Magdy Akladios, S. Bart Wood, and Andrew Muddimer. "Software ergonomics." In the 27th international conference extended abstracts. New York, New York, USA: ACM Press, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1520340.1520599.
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Sandoval, Eduardo Benitez, Ricardo Sosa, and Miguel Montiel. "Robot-Ergonomics." In HRI '18: ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3173386.3177056.
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Ngxesha, Simamnkele, Claire Deacon, and John Smallwood. "Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Construction Workers." In 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2024). AHFE International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005187.
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Construction is a physically demanding process, and its activities entail exposure to a range of health and safety (H&S) and ergonomics hazards and risks. Given the persistence of H&S and ergonomics hazards and risks, a quantitative study was conducted to interrogate the related issues and evolve a response. The quantitative study included members of the Association of Construction Health and Safety Management (ACHASM) who completed a self-administered questionnaire delivered per e-mail. The findings indicate: workers are exposed to ergonomic hazards and risks, which leads to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs); workers do report incidents; not all stakeholders are likely to be committed to H&S, and seven construction management factors impact H&S and ergonomics. Conclusions include: design hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) and construction HIRA is ineffective; exposure to ergonomic hazards and risks results in MSDs; workers do not fear losing their jobs due to reporting incidents; construction H&S is not receiving the necessary and potential multi-stakeholder support, and contractors are not adequately resourcing H&S and ergonomics. Recommendations include: multi-stakeholder commitment to and support for H&S and ergonomics should be engendered commencing the client brief; designers should consider the impact of design, details, and specifications on construction H&S and ergonomics during the construction process and subsequent maintenance; contractors should adequately resource H&S and ergonomics at tender stage, and ensure that the requisite H&S systems, procedures, and protocols are implemented when construction commences, and workers should be empowered through HIRA training, and participation in H&S processes.
Reports on the topic "Ergonomics"
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Martinez, John, and Dawnmarie Shipley. Glovebox Ergonomics Basics for Ergonomists Course #50606 [Slides]. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1778725.
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Holl, Judith A. Ergonomics Manual. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, October 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada246934.
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Guo, Xingzhou, Yunfeng Chen, and Jiansong Zhang. Applied Ergonomics. Purdue University, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284317636.
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The ergonomic injuries and solutions have been extensively studied in the construction industry; however, the prevalence of work-related injuries, risky activities, and effective solutions in the transportation industry are not understood. This study aims to explore the prevalence of work-related injuries, risky activities, and potentially ergonomic solutions among transportation workers. The approach to this study included exploration of worker type, injury types, and activities of top concern through historical injury data and an online survey, and proposal and evaluation of ergonomic solutions through onsite observations and field experiments. Results from this study found that back injuries were the most common type of injury sustained. Performing lifting and pushing/pulling activities have caused the most injuries. Back exoskeletons and ergonomic handles were identified as potential solutions to help reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, higher platforms were also suggested to help prevent workers from being forced to perform activities by exerting their back excessively.
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Naca, Christine. Ergonomics in DNA Sequencing: Standing Down to Ergonomics. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), June 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/966050.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC. Army Ergonomics Program. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, July 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada402367.
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Splittstoesser, Riley. Ergonomics At LANL. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), January 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1340907.
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Alexandre, Melanie. Ergonomics in the Biosciences. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/983190.
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Janowitz, Ira, Melanie Alexandre, and Christine Naca. Ergonomics in the Biosciences. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), October 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/975370.
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Espinoza-Martinez, Julie, Carmelita Atencio, and Deidre Roybal. Office Ergonomics Food Depot. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/2342019.
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Longbotham, L., and D. P. Miller. 1994 Ergonomics Program Quality Evaluation. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), June 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/90242.
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