Ergonomic Time and Motion Studies of Aircraft De-icing Work

Landau, Kurt; Nadeau, Sylvie; Floch, Tiphaine Le; Morency, François

doi:10.4172/2165-7556.1000204

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“…Of the 22 tasks performed in open-basket de-icing, the physically fatiguing [10,14] ones were identified and analyzed by Le Floch, et al [15]. Time and motion studies of aircraft de-icing work were reported in Landau, et al [16]. Energy turnover for each tasks was measured [16] and varied -among some peaks up to 21 kJ/min -between 4 and 13 kJ/min.…”

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Comparison of different Parameters of Heart Rate Frequency of Tasks Performed during Aircraft Open-Basket Ground Deicing Activities

Landau¹

2020

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Plane deicing is mandatory to insure safe plane take-off. Previous human factors studies have shown that open-basket deicing activity can be improved. The objective of the paper is to compare heart rate assessment models within a field study with numerous influencing variables and small sample size as well as to deepen our understanding of the most demanding openbasket tasks using cardiac output. A field study in a Canadian centered plane deicing facility was conducted in 2016-2017. 12 participants contributed to a thorough description and analysis of open-basket deicing activities. Respiratory and cardiac output of these participants was collected using Hexoskin vests. Working heart rate, heart rate reserves as well as calculations of absolute cardiac cost were done. Working heart rate (WHR), Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) and Absolute Cardiac Cost (ACC) do not behave uniformly for the majority of participants. In field studies with a large number of influencing variables on the heart rate, it is usually not sufficient to consider one single evaluation measure like WHR. In the interest of protecting employees, it seems to make sense to use the more cautious measures HRR or ACC as parameters instead of WHR. Superimposed activities (e.g. forced postures and dynamic use of upper body) have a significant effect on heart rate increases. In 8 out of 11 cases we have fatigue-related increases in heart rate over the observation period. Similar studies need to be conducted in other aircraft deicing facilities.

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“…Time and motion studies of aircraft de-icing work were reported in Landau, et al [16]. Energy turnover for each tasks was measured [16] and varied -among some peaks up to 21 kJ/min -between 4 and 13 kJ/min. More details and further information on risks of musculoskeletal disorders are reported in Nadeau, et al [17].…”

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Comparison of different Parameters of Heart Rate Frequency of Tasks Performed during Aircraft Open-Basket Ground Deicing Activities

Landau¹

2020

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“…The EAS was used for the first time in a study on centralized aircraft de-icing [37][38][39], a highly critical and reliable activity held before plane take-off. Ethical approval for this study was given by the Ethical Committee of École de technologie supérieure, in Montreal (Canada), on November 2016.…”

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Development of the Ergonomic Activity Sampling (EAS) Method to Analyse Video - Documented Work Processes with Activity Sampling

Landau¹

2018

EOIJ

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Ergonomics analyses examine design parameters of work processes, e.g. postures and movements or action forces, with the aim of assessing work systems or work processes with regard to feasibility and long-term tolerability. Numerous applications of ergonomics analysis at "normal" industrial and service workplaces can be found in the relevant literature as well as in practical field studies. In contrast, there are only a few methodical presentations of ergonomics analysis under critical working and environmental conditions, e.g. in fire brigade and medical emergency operations, in heat and cold environments, in radioactive contamination of workplaces, etc. With the EAS, a procedure for video-supported activity sampling analysis is presented. Based on case studies from aircraft de-icing, it is shown that video-based activity sampling studies allow a well-founded analysis of postures and movements with a cost-benefit ratio that is acceptable to the analyst.

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“…Therefore, FAST always is ranked at the second place behind the assessment of psychosocial risks at the organizational level, as the individual testing cannot replace the organizational assessment. In addition, the typical hierarchy of prevention and control measures [22] has to be considered and changes at the level of work environment have higher efficiency than personal protective measures (including individual stress management). As a whole, we think that FAST supports the idea of giving attention to stress and resources for individual persons and the organization in a positive and holistic way.…”

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A Framework for Adaptive Stress Testing (Fast) at the Workplace

Jiménez¹,

Dunkl²

2017

J Ergonomics

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In a comprehensive risk assessment at the workplace, all relevant risks at the workplace -and especially psychosocial risks that might be linked to negative health outcomes -have to be assessed. This detailed assessment of psychosocial risks should be done very detailed and as often as possible, which is often complicated as integrating this assessment into the organization's structure and processes is difficult. In addition, a constant assessment could be experienced as stressful for the employees. We present a Framework for an Adaptive Stress Testing (FAST) as a strategy for an effective assessment of stress and psychosocial risks as a basis for the further development of prevention strategies. In three phases, psychosocial risks can be assessed economically and efficiently: 1) A short assessment with few items and obtaining a first feedback about the individual results, 2) An extended version of the assessment and obtaining a second feedback about the individual results, and 3) Getting in contact with supporting experts to discuss the individual results. FAST can be integrated in the process of risk assessment to get a quick and economical assessment of psychosocial risks to further develop specific interventions on the individual and organizational level.

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Ergonomic Time and Motion Studies of Aircraft De-icing Work

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Comparison of different Parameters of Heart Rate Frequency of Tasks Performed during Aircraft Open-Basket Ground Deicing Activities

Comparison of different Parameters of Heart Rate Frequency of Tasks Performed during Aircraft Open-Basket Ground Deicing Activities

Development of the Ergonomic Activity Sampling (EAS) Method to Analyse Video - Documented Work Processes with Activity Sampling

A Framework for Adaptive Stress Testing (Fast) at the Workplace

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