Anthropometry

Annis, James F.; McConville, John T.

doi:10.1201/b11717-3

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“…In biomechanical modeling, anthropometric measures of interest are the location of body joint centers of rotation, body segment centers of mass, interjoint link lengths, and radii of gyration. A detailed discussion of these issues can be found in the literature (11,12).…”

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Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications

Bhattacharya¹,

Talbott²,

Kincl³

2012

Patty's Toxicology

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This chapter provides the basic principles that underlie the field of ergonomics and their application to some of the current issues of importance in the workplace. Sections 2–4 deal with the physiology of muscles; biomechanics; cellular responses to tissue, nerve, and joint injuries as they relate to cumulative trauma disorders; and common types of overuse syndromes. The remaining sections deal with applications of the principles to workplace ergonomic issues and proposed ergonomic regulations. The word “ergonomics” is made up of two Greek words, “ergo” meaning work and “nomas” meaning laws. The field of ergonomics is highly interdisciplinary. It applies principles from engineering, physiology, medicine, and psychology to the understanding of the interaction of humans with their workplace. The interaction of humans with their workplace may consist of identifying the relationship between job physical risk factors and physiological responses. For example, a specific ergonomic problem of paramount importance in the occupational health and safety is the issue of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMD). Some of these issues are discussed further in this chapter. The specific areas of application relevant to the field of ergonomics are defined and briefly explained. Activities that involve repetitive stress have effects that are extremely complicated. Adding internal or external forces to the body can, as described, alter bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and muscles. Belief that a repetitive motion will result in an isolated nerve injury without affecting surrounding joints, ligaments, muscles, or tendons is likely to inhibit appropriate care and control of exposed individuals. Additional research is needed to further characterize changes that occur, and current approaches to recognizing, managing, and preventing repetitive injuries must address all tissues in the involved area.

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Section: Anthropometrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Standing in a forward-flexed posture of [10][11][12][13][14][15] causes high loading of lumbar discs. This type of loading can also occur in a seated forward position.…”

Section: Biomechanical Aspects Of Low Back Painmentioning

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Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications

Bhattacharya¹,

Talbott²,

Kincl³

2012

Patty's Toxicology

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“…There are two broad streams of research in the ergonomic literature. The first focuses on the worker, worker tools, and the environment in which the worker operates (Annis & McConville, 1996). The objective of this division of ergonomics is to create the best possible job situation to enhance the worker's physical and mental health, production efficiency, and product quality (Annis & McConville, 1996).…”

Section: Ergonomic Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The first focuses on the worker, worker tools, and the environment in which the worker operates (Annis & McConville, 1996). The objective of this division of ergonomics is to create the best possible job situation to enhance the worker's physical and mental health, production efficiency, and product quality (Annis & McConville, 1996). The second division concentrates on how the characteristics of manufactured products (e.g., computer keyboards) interact with the worker.…”

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The Relationship Between Person-Environment Fit, Control, and Strain: The Role of Ergonomic Work Design and Training

Miles¹,

Perrewé²

2011

Journal of Applied Social Psychology

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Ergonomics is an important workplace practice. Experienced stress in the workplace manifests itself in poor physical and mental health, and is associated with numerous negative personal and organizational outcomes. This study examines ergonomics and ergonomic training and their potential to reduce dysfunctional personal and work outcomes; specifically, job induced‐tension and job dissatisfaction directly and through perceptions of person–environment fit and perceptions of control. Quantitative and qualitative findings indicate positive relationships between ergonomic design and ergonomic training with perceptions of person–environment fit and control. Person–environment fit and control fully mediated the relationship between training satisfaction (component of ergonomic training) and job dissatisfaction, while partially mediating the relationship between work‐area design (a component of ergonomic design) and job‐induced tension.

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“…Ergonomics is the ability to apply information regarding human characters, capacities, and limitations to the design of human tasks, machine systems, living spaces, and environment so that people can live work and play safely, comfortably and efficiently (Annis & McConville, 1996). Ergonomics is an interdisciplinary science which examines interaction between human and the object they use (Imron, 2019).…”

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An Analysis Using Owas Method for Improving Employee Work Posture in Omah Kandang Smes

Diansari,

Saputro,

Mu’aafii

et al. 2023

icohetech

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Omah Kandang SMEs is a SMEs in Surakarta that produce handmade cat cages. The customer of Omah Kandang SMEs scattered in several cities in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the booming demand is still difficult for producer to provide these, it caused by unproductive employee because of poor working postures. This research aims to determine the level of work risk for the employee using OWAS Method and providing suggestions of ergonomics work posture for improving employee productivity. OWAS Method is a method used for body measurement with dividing work activities in several time interval to avoid musculoskeletal disorder risk. The codes in this method includes back, arms, legs and load/use factor. In this research is known that employee work posture in weaving station fall into the category 2. It means unsafe for musculoskeletal system and need an improvement in the future. It is recommended to provide table for ergonomics work posture, so the employee become more productive.

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Anthropometry

Cited by 3 publications

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Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications

Occupational Ergonomics: Principles and Applications

The Relationship Between Person-Environment Fit, Control, and Strain: The Role of Ergonomic Work Design and Training

An Analysis Using Owas Method for Improving Employee Work Posture in Omah Kandang Smes

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