Investigation on Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Workers in Automobile Production Logistics

Sun, Linhui; Zhang, Yi-meng; Kang, Suk‐Bong; Wu, An-bo

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-3402-3_52

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“…Logistics activities in warehouses and supermarkets, where the ergonomic conditions are, most of the time, not suitable for workers and the manual tasks, such as loading and unloading, represent a high risk of developing MSD [44,45]. Manual material handling highly increases the rate of MSD in workers, being one of the most difficult and physically demanding tasks due to repetitive movements, awkward postures of limbs or forceful exertion [46].…”

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Augmented Reality in a Lean Workplace at Smart Factories: A Case Study

2023

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The last few years have seen a massive transformation of the global industrial landscape, thanks to the emergence of Industry 4.0 and the disruptive technologies it enables, such as Augmented Reality (AR). This paper presents the result of a project with the primary focus on enhancing the operators’ working conditions and the further definition of the most suitable AR for each material handling and motion process. To achieve this, a methodology called Risk Assessment for Ergonomics and Safety in Logistics (RAES-Log) was developed in order to analyse and define AR implementation requirements, in order to mitigate existing risks and improve ergonomic conditions. Utilizing a human-centric approach consistent with Lean Thinking and Industry 5.0 vision, the main aim was to reduce human effort during task performance. Furthermore, the potential for creating waste-free and more efficient workspaces was explored, as well as the possibility of Human Augmentation (HA) to enhance workers’ capabilities and senses. The workers’ opinions and acceptance of the proposed AR solutions resulting from the RAES-Log methodology in a case study were collected and analysed. The overall feedback was positive and it is expected a lower prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), less lost time days, and lower injury severity, as well as increased process efficiency, operator motivation, well-being and engagement in continuous improvement processes.

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Augmented Reality in a Lean Workplace at Smart Factories: A Case Study

2023

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“…RULA score after improvements in workstation When the postures got simulated and analyzed via DHM software, the results were conforming with the reality. In this context, previous studies analyzing postures of manual workers in small scale industries[30,31] followed the same procedures and revealed that the RULA method is the best technique for predicting the risk of the occurrence of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among the different examined tasks. Many previous studies used DHM to analyze and Kushwaha and Prasad Kane[25] used questionnaire and RULA for ergonomic assessment and modifying of crane cabin.…”

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Ergonomic analysis of a working posture in steel industry in Egypt using digital human modeling

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This study presents solutions for improving a bending awkward posture in steel industry in Egypt using digital Human Modeling (DHM). The information is gathered by interviewing the workers, working postures are recorded via a video camera while the worker is performing his usual work. The postures are analyzed using DHM software. Porter comfort analysis and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment are applied for postures analysis. The analysis shows high levels of discomfort in neck, trunk, leg and forearm. These discomforts could cause permanent injuries over long periods. A modified design is proposed to reduce the fatigue caused by the original process. Furthermore, a comparison between the old and new design is performed. This study is important as workers comfort and productivity are increased when the work environment is ergonomically well-designed.

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Investigation on Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Workers in Automobile Production Logistics

Cited by 2 publications

References 5 publications

Augmented Reality in a Lean Workplace at Smart Factories: A Case Study

Augmented Reality in a Lean Workplace at Smart Factories: A Case Study

Ergonomic analysis of a working posture in steel industry in Egypt using digital human modeling

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