The conceptual framework for physical risk assessment in multi-purpose workplaces

Lasota, Andrzej; Hankiewicz, Krzysztof

doi:10.1051/matecconf/201713703007

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“…Ergonomic evaluation and analysis are tools for assessing risk and necessary changes as an ergonomic intervention (Lasota & Hankiewicz, 2017a). They are commonly carried out by practitioners using techniques based on observation (David, 2005;Takala et al, 2010).…”

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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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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 this era of globalization, human factors and ergonomics (HFE) has become a core and profile issue for various fields that for years and now shows improvement in the industry. To ensure an ergonomic work environment, design needs to be given special attention (Butlewski, 2014;Selamat et al, 2020) and workplace evaluation (Lasota, 2017). Ergonomic risk factors are described in the form of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) which are a common cause of health problems and ultimately result in absenteeism among workers (Lasota, 2020).…”

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An Investigation of Ergonomic Risk Factors and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Performance

Selamat¹,

Wern²

2022

IJARBSS

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In Malaysia, studies have shown that low employee performance occurs due to accidents, health problems and stress at work. This situation affects the performance of the organization, reduces the quality of work, increases the cost of workers' compensation and ultimately interferes with the development of the organization and the growth of the national economy. This study aims to examine the level of employee awareness of ergonomic risk factors and occupational safety and health performance. A total of one hundred and fortyfive respondents from several manufacturing companies in the state of Selangor, Malaysia were analyzed through distributed questionnaires. Five dimensions are involved as independent variables to measure ergonomic risk factors, namely awkward posture, static work posture, repetitive movements, vibration and physical environment while safety and health performance as a dependent variable is measured through occupational pain, job stress and occupational accidents. The study found that ergonomic risk factors affect occupational safety and health performance in the workplace. The results of the study stated that the emphasis on ergonomic risk factors should be emphasized in order to improve occupational safety and health performance. This element is not only able to increase the productivity of the organization but is also able to provide benefits especially to the manufacturing sector as a guideline in implementing measures to prevent occupational accidents, occupational pain and occupational stress.

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“…To ensure an ergonomic working environment, it is necessary to pay special attention to the design [5] and evaluation of the workplace [6]. The productivity of workers is affected by physical ergonomic risk factors.…”

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A New Approach to Ergonomic Physical Risk Evaluation in Multi-Purpose Workplaces

Lasota

2020

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The profile of human factors and ergonomics is rising. To provide an ergonomic work environment, it is necessary to pay special attention to the design and evaluation of the workplace. Traditional production work practices do not sufficiently take into account task variability in job design and assessment. Variations in task content, organizational work performance are seen due to the effective use of equipment, which enables higher levels of productivity to be reached. However, this variation has an impact on physical ergonomics risk factors and, consequently, on the risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Variations can cause difficulties in assessing workers' exposure to ergonomic risk. This study aims to develop a framework for the evaluation of physical ergonomic risk in multipurpose workplaces. The presented framework integrates the concepts of well-known observation techniques used in the assessment of physical ergonomic risk factors in the multipurpose workplace. The research framework highlights a worker's exposure to the ergonomic risk and illustrates how these results can be used to find solutions in future ergonomic interventions. The framework's application is presented by illustrative case studies. Theoretical, managerial and practical features of the framework are discussed.

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The conceptual framework for physical risk assessment in multi-purpose workplaces

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 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

An Investigation of Ergonomic Risk Factors and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Performance

A New Approach to Ergonomic Physical Risk Evaluation in Multi-Purpose Workplaces

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