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Ergonomics Assessment Of Workstation Design In Automotive Industry

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability to interpret the various aspects of ergonomics contributions and influences in the manufacturing industry. The application of knowledge and understanding of the ergonomics theories and techniques in the manufacturing industry also will be demo...

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Main Author: Ahmad Rasdan, Ismail
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2010
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T Technology (General)
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spelling my.ump.umpir.18042016-04-19T07:52:17Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1804/ Ergonomics Assessment Of Workstation Design In Automotive Industry Ahmad Rasdan, Ismail T Technology (General) The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability to interpret the various aspects of ergonomics contributions and influences in the manufacturing industry. The application of knowledge and understanding of the ergonomics theories and techniques in the manufacturing industry also will be demonstrated in this study. Besides that, this report will be able us to appreciate the ergonomic role in manufacturing industry and everyday context by showing the ergonomics contribution towards employees’ health and safety in the workplace and tangible or intangible profitability of the company. Adequate posture, work height, normal and maximum working areas are determined for the intended user population. The procedure for determining the workstation dimensions and layout has been explained. The importance of building a mock-up of the designed workstation and its evaluation with representative subjects is emphasized. A case problem (Final Inspection workstation) is discussed to illustrate the workstation design procedure. 2010 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/1804/1/Ergonomics_Assessment_Of_Workstation_Design_In_Automotive_Industry.pdf Ahmad Rasdan, Ismail (2010) Ergonomics Assessment Of Workstation Design In Automotive Industry. In: National Conference in Mechanical Engineering Research and Postgraduate Studies (2nd NCMER 2010), 3-4 December 2010 , UMP Pekan, Pahang. .
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Ergonomics Assessment Of Workstation Design In Automotive Industry
description The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability to interpret the various aspects of ergonomics contributions and influences in the manufacturing industry. The application of knowledge and understanding of the ergonomics theories and techniques in the manufacturing industry also will be demonstrated in this study. Besides that, this report will be able us to appreciate the ergonomic role in manufacturing industry and everyday context by showing the ergonomics contribution towards employees’ health and safety in the workplace and tangible or intangible profitability of the company. Adequate posture, work height, normal and maximum working areas are determined for the intended user population. The procedure for determining the workstation dimensions and layout has been explained. The importance of building a mock-up of the designed workstation and its evaluation with representative subjects is emphasized. A case problem (Final Inspection workstation) is discussed to illustrate the workstation design procedure.
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title_short Ergonomics Assessment Of Workstation Design In Automotive Industry
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