Summary of HFES ErgoX conference - a collaborative and unique ergonomics conference where research meets practice. Great topics, speakers and discussion during this recent event.
Mod 01 - Introduction to Automotive Ergonomics.pdflakshitshri29
This is the detailed information about Automotive Ergonomics in which you can learn about how ergonomic is applied and what are the importance of ergonomic in vehicle interior
Ergonomics can roughly be defined as the study of people in their working environment.
scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles and methods to design to optimize overall human performance.”
Improves job process by eliminating unnecessary tasks,steps and efforts.
Reduce potential for overexertion injury.
Minimize mental/physical fatigue potential.
Leverage workers’ skills & knowledge .The objective is to improve the efficiency of operation by taking into account a typical person’s size, strength, speed, visual activity and physiological stresses such as fatigue, speed of decision making, and demands on memory and perception.
To maximize productivity while lowering the risk of musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs).MSDs develop as a result of long term exposure to a combination of ergonomic risk factors such as repetition, high forces and awkward postures.
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
As part of ILRI Ergonomic program, EOHS is planning to carry out ergonomic awareness across ILRI Nairobi campus. The sessions will provide information on the basic overview of the principles of ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic exercises that will help to avoid injury problems related to poor ergonomics. The sessions will be conducted by qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and are designed to provide employees with the knowledge they need to prevent musculoskeletal problems.
This is the presentation made during the awareness.
Analysis for Response Factors of a Work Station Considering Issues Ergonomicallyiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Definition of Training
Training Design Process
The Forces influencing working and learning
The Strategic Training and Development Process
Organizational Characteristics that Influence Training
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2. History and Scope of Engineering Psychology
• Prior to 1940, engineers made machines without
considering the human factor
• The worker was adapted to the machine through
time-and-motion studies
• WW II weaponry was complex but did not perform
up to expectations, thus giving rise to engineering
psychology
Example: There was no consistency in design of aircraft
controls. “On” position for some controls was up, for
others, down – difficult to remember in a dog fight.
Many pilots died as a result
3. History and Scope of Engineering Psychology
• Poor design resulted in many accidents
Three Mile Island in 1979 - poor design of controls
• Human factors research resulted in safer
automobiles, including redesigns of headlights,
brake lights, and tinted windows
• Other areas of effort include license plate
visibility, signage, cell phone use while driving,
driver aggression, and mailbag design
• Ergonomics has net gains of 1 to 12% over the
costs of human factors interventions
4. Engineering Psychology is a Hybrid
• Members of the Human Factors and Ergonomics
Society includes:
Psychologists
Engineers
Medicine
Sociology
Anthropology
Computer sciences
Other behavioral and physical sciences
5. Time and Motion Study
• An early attempt to redesign work tools and to
reshape the way workers performed routine,
repetitive jobs
• F.W. Taylor (1898) performed first empirical
demonstration of the relationship between work
tools and worker efficiency
6. Guidelines for Increasing Efficiency of Manual
Jobs
• Minimize reaching distance from worker
• Symmetrical movements of both hands
• Hands should never be idle
• Hands never do tasks that can be performed
by other parts of body
• Workbench height adjusted to prevent fatigue
7. Principles for Workspace Design
• All materials should be placed in order in which
they will be used so paths of movements will be
continuous
• Tools should be pre-positioned for use
• All parts and tools should be within comfortable
reach
8. Ergonomics :WHAT DOES IT
MEAN…..?
Ergonomics is the science and the art of fitting the job and the
workplace to workers’ needs.
• It is the study of work
• It is a way to make jobs/tasks
fit the employees better
• It is a way to make work easier
9. Other Design Considerations
• Heights of all working surfaces should be
adjustable
• Hand tools should be designed for use without
bending wrists
Hammers with angled handles work better
• Properly designed tools affect productivity,
satisfaction, and physical health
10. Human Anthropometry
• A branch of engineering psychology concerned with
measurements of the physical structure of the body,
including
Height – standing and sitting
Shoulder breadth
Back height
Chest depth
Foot and hand length
Knee angle
• These measurements are applied to design of work areas
to determine normal and maximum reaching distances, tool
and desk height and arrangement, etc.
11. Human Factors in Everyday Life
• Human factors no longer confined to tanks,
airplanes and work areas
Telematics deals with wireless information
technology such as GPS, Satellite radio, and built-in
wireless phone for cars
Ergonomics also includes examining cell phone use
while driving (to prevent accidents)
Use of auditory signals to alert drivers which are too
close to another car
12. Types of ergonomics
• Physical ergonomics is the human body’s responses to
physical and physiological work loads.
Repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force,
and posture fall into this category.
• Cognitive ergonomics deals with the mental processes
and capacities of humans when at work.
Mental strain from workload, decision making, human
error, and training fall into this category.
• Organizational ergonomics deals with the organizational
structures, policies and processes in the work
environment,
shift work, scheduling, job satisfaction, motivation,
supervision, teamwork, telecommuting, and ethics.
14. WHAT TO DO…..?
Prevent, prevent, prevent
a) Warm up & stretch before activities that are
repetitive, static or prolonged
b) Take frequent breaks from ANY sustained
posture every 20-30 minutes
c) Respect pain- positions or stop painful activity
d) Recognize early signs of inflammatory
process, & tx early
e) Be aware of workstation environment.
15. Maintain Neutral Posture
a) Maintain erect position of back
& neck w/ shoulders relaxed
b) Position equipment & work directly in front of and
close to your major tasks
c) Keep upper arms close to the body, elbows 90-100
degrees
d) Keep feet flat on floor, upper body weight resting on
“sits bones”
e) Wrists as neutral as possible; safe zone for wrist
movement is 15 degrees in all directions
16. MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Hardhat Ergonomics-PowerPoint Presentation 1.2 (November 2000)
A study done by the University of Iowa has shown that construction
workers hurt!
• 70% report pain in their
lower back
• 46% report pain in their
knees
• 43% report pain in their
wrists and hands
• 42% report pain in their
shoulders and necks
(The University of Iowa Construction Survey, 1996)
17. f) Avoid bending neck forward for prolonged
periods of time (*remember quadruple the
force); use a copy holder
g) Avoid static positions for prolonged time;
muscles fatigue---MOVE to circulation!
18. a) Alternate activities frequently; rotate heavy &/or
repetitive tasks w/ lighter less repetitive ones.
b) If sx become worse REASSESS task setup &
look for alternative methods
c) Avoid repetitive or prolonged grip activities
d) Avoid pinching w/ wrist in flexion or wrist
deviation (bending to side)
e) Take frequent breaks to stretch & rest hands
MODIFY TASKS:
23. ADVANTAGES
• A successful ergonomics program utilizes the skills
of many disciplines, including engineering,
psychology, medical, safety, management and the
employees or associates
• Applications range from the design of work areas
(including office furniture, automobile interiors, and
aircraft cockpits) to the disposition of switches and
gauges on the control panels of machinery to
determining the size, shape, and layout of keys on
computer terminals and character height, color, and
clarity on video displays.
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24. ADVANTAGES
• The benefits of applying ergonomic principles:
- Maximize productivity, efficiency and quality;
- Reduce MSD risk by eliminating or
minimizing ergonomic risk factors;
- Improve employee morale; and
- Cost savings associated with injury-
related absenteeism, treatment, new hire training
and WCB claims.
• It can help you do work safely
• It can make you more comfortable
• It can prevent injuries
25. Summary
• Minimize ergonomic risk factors in your area
• Stretch throughout the shift especially before and after activities
that require awkward positions or lifting
• Pay attention to your body and know your physical limitations
• Report ergonomics issues through appropriate channels.
• Ergonomic injuries are preventable, and you own your own
safety
26. An ounce of Prevention is worth a
pound of cure !
THANK YOU