Ergonomic evaluation on the manufacturing shop floor: A review of hardware and software technologies

Mgbemena, Chika Edith; Tiwari, Ashutosh; Xu, Yuchun; Prabhu, Vinayak Ashok; Hutabarat, Windo

doi:10.1016/j.cirpj.2020.04.003

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“…Finally, the proposed methodological framework fits perfectly into the evolution of industry in the era of Industry 4.0 regarding the use of digital tools and software for the assessment of ergonomic indicators (Gladysz et al, 2023;Mgbemena et al, 2020). They also fit perfectly into Industry 5.0, where one of its fundamental pillars is a human-centric approach (Lu et al, 2022).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

Digital Human Modeling in Improving the Ergonomics of Industrial Workplace – a Methodological framework

LASOTA,

HANKIEWICZ

2024

Management and Production Engineering Review

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In the era of Industry 4.0, digital human modeling (DHM) may be the key to improving ergonomics related to manual operations in the workplace. Poor workplace ergonomics may lead to reduced work productivity and an increased risk of health problems among employees, resulting in actual losses for enterprises, e.g., sickness absence, employee turnover, and training. DHM technology can help speed up ergonomic analysis and improvement. This paper proposes a methodological framework based on DHM to improve ergonomics in the workplace. Its purpose is to provide practitioners with an easy and detailed approach to ergonomics assessment and improvement procedures. The framework developed two main stages: the workplace Research Stage and the DHM and Simulation Stage, which cover the eight detailed steps of an effective DHM-based ergonomic assessment together. A case study was used to verify and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methodological framework.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

Digital Human Modeling in Improving the Ergonomics of Industrial Workplace – a Methodological framework

LASOTA,

HANKIEWICZ

2024

Management and Production Engineering Review

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“…A comprehensive review of applications and trends of DHM systems in the manufacturing industry was provided by Zhu et al [ 72 ]. The hardware and software related to area was, in turn, were reviewed by Mgbemena et al [ 73 ].…”

Section: Applications Of Dhmmentioning

confidence: 99%

Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manufacturing by Digital Human Modeling

Grobelny

Michalski

2020

IJERPH

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This research concerns the workplace design methodology, involving digital human models, that prevents work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). We propose an approach that, in conjunction with one of the classic WMSD risk assessment methods, allows one to simplify simulations in a three-dimensional digital environment. Two real-life workstations from a manufacturing industry were modelled in a 3D Studio Max environment by means of an Anthropos ErgoMax system. A number of simulations show that, for the examined cases, classic boundary mannequins’ approaches can be replaced by using 50th percentile of a population individual, with a minimal impact on the WMSD risk. Although, the finding might not be suitable in all situations, it should be considered, especially where compromise solutions are being sought due to other criteria.

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“…Studies have been performed on workplace design and its evaluation in the manufacturing industry (e.g. Dianat, Molenbroek & Castellucci, 2018;Leskovský, Kucera, Haffner, Matišák, Rosinová & Stark, 2019;Mgbemena, Tiwari, Xu, Prabhue & Hutabarat, 2020;Sanjog, Patel & Karmakar, 2019;Sutalaksana & Widyanti, 2016;Wanniarachchi, Gopura & Punchihewa, 2016). Guidelines for designing workplaces at sewing machine workstations have also been proposed (Tondre & Deshmukh, 2019).…”

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Development of workplace design framework for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia

Herwanto,

Suzianti

2023

JIEM

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Purpose: This study aims to develop a workplace design framework suitable for manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly in Indonesia, as a guide for manufacturing SME managers.Design/methodology/approach: The development of workplace design framework in this study was initiated by reviewing the literature on the methodology or framework of workplace design in the manufacturing industry. The methodology or framework of workplace design was then analysed and evaluated based on the characteristics of SMEs to determine the possibility of its implementation in Indonesian manufacturing SMEs. Based on the analysis and evaluation results, a workplace design framework then proposed to assist SME managers in designing their workplaces.Findings: Two of the five workplace design frameworks introduced by previous researchers have many conformities with the characteristics of manufacturing SMEs in Indonesia and can be implemented with minor adjustments. Finally, a workplace design framework has been developt and proposed to assist managers of manufacturing SMEs in Indonesia in designing their workplaces.Research limitations/implications: This study offers a workplace design framework that can be applied by managers of manufacturing SMEs in designing their workplaces to obtain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.Originality/value: This study is the first in developing a workplace design framework for manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly Indonesia. The results of this study will be able to assist manufacturing SME managers in designing their workplaces.

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Ergonomic evaluation on the manufacturing shop floor: A review of hardware and software technologies

Cited by 21 publications

References 61 publications

Digital Human Modeling in Improving the Ergonomics of Industrial Workplace – a Methodological framework

Digital Human Modeling in Improving the Ergonomics of Industrial Workplace – a Methodological framework

Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manufacturing by Digital Human Modeling

Development of workplace design framework for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia

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