This paper is aimed at understanding the possibility of applying ergonomics in the reorganisation of the work environment with the aim to improve working conditions and to increase the productivity of the examined workplace in an industrial company. Due to constant changes in markets, industrial...

Historically, Operations Research (OR) discipline has mainly been focusing on economic concerns. Since the early 2000s, human considerations are gaining increasing attention, pushed by the growing societal concerns of sustainable development on the same terms as the economic and ecological ones....

Historically, Operations Research (OR) discipline has mainly been focusing on economic concerns. Since the early 2000s, human considerations are gaining increasing attention, pushed by the growing societal concerns of sustainable development on the same terms as the economic and ecological ones....

Der vorliegende Aufsatz stellt die Ergebnisse einer Dokumentenanalyse der BMBF-Förderprogramme der Arbeitsforschung zwischen 1990 und 2020 dar. Dabei wird insbesondere den Fragen nachgegangen, wie das BMBF in seinen Förderprogrammen zur Arbeitsforschung den Transfer von Wissen...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are the most reported work-related health problem in the European Union, representing an economic burden equivalent to 2% of its gross domestic product. Awkward postures are one of the main risk factors. Several postural assessment tools try to...

Nowadays, several industrial companies and distribution centres have even more interest in implementing automated systems for warehousing operations due to new market developments such as e-commerce. Robotized and Automated Warehouse Systems are generally composed of a storage area, with...

The Integral Ergonomic-Value Stream Mapping (Ergo-VSM) methodology is introduced in this study, which is tailored for the metal-mechanic sector and aims to assess the operational and ergonomic conditions of production processes. The methodology is designed to identify ergonomic risks and propose...

This study determined the effect of workplace safety on employee productivity in manufacturing firms in Kenya. Moreover, it analysed the relationship between workplace safety programmes (ergonomics, emergency management, safety training, and risk transfer) and employee productivity, measured by...

Purpose: This study aims to develop a workplace design framework suitable for manufacturing SMEs in developing countries, particularly in Indonesia, as a guide for manufacturing SME managers.Design/methodology/approach: The development of workplace design framework in this study was initiated by...

Along with the increasing progress and efforts of the governments, businesses, and societies towards a welfare state, more and more spheres of political, economic, and social lives build up their importance from practical to scientific to the matter of national importance, e.g. in its strategic...

It is important to increase the efficiency of assembly lines to use production resources correctly and effectively. There are many studies in the literature for this purpose. For assembly lines, the most important production resource is the worker, and workers are affected by ergonomic factors...

Design and research are two fields of knowledge that each has its traditions, methods, standards and practices. These two worlds appear to be quite separate, with researchers investigating what exists, and designers visualising what could be. This book builds a bridge between both worlds by...

Background: This paper aims to improve the overall performance of manual warehouse Order Picking (OP) processes by proposing an innovative method for designing a picking area layout, and introducing a storage assignment strategy with respect to ergonomics and workers' physical fatigue. Methods:...

The inefficiency and ergonomic issues of fish cracker production in Bustos, Bulacan are discussed in this case study. Ergonomic design reduces workplace stress and accidents while increasing worker productivity and efficiency. To evaluate the current process, identify issues, and propose an...

"This timely book focuses on an overview of the fundamentals behind high-performance workplaces underpinning occupants' satisfaction, health, and productivity. To this end, it covers human, environmental, and organisational aspects proven to be of great relevance to the design of...

1. Health and Safety Law 2. Health and Safety Management 3. Health and Safety Policy Statement 4. Risk Assessment 5. Training 6. Accidents and First Aid 7. Asbestos Management in Buildings 8. Display Screen Equipment 9. Electrical Safety 10. Fire Safety 11. Manual Handling and Ergonomics 12....

1. Introduction. 2. Terms, Definitions, and Model Constructs. 3. Conceptual and Preliminary Design (Model Phases A and B). 4. Detailed Design, Engineering, and Requisitions (Model Phase C). 5. Implementation: Procurement, Fabrication, Human and Organizational Elements (Model Phase C). 6....

A method has been developed and implemented to ensure the ergonomics of using the Web interface for customers of a virtual instrument-making enterprise with limited capabilities through the use of expert systems. The essence of this method is to supplement the dialog component of the Information...

Although workplace design and management are gaining more and more attention from modern organizations, workplace research is still very fragmented and spread across multiple disciplines in academia. There are several books on the market related to workplaces, facility management (FM), and...

Purpose: Exoskeletons are robotic wearables that have the potential to positively support employees during physical working operations. However, the technology is rather young, and long-term studies that could positively influence exoskeletons with respect to health, productivity, and ROI (and...

Purpose: Identifying possible ergonomic risks generated by the implementation of Lean Manufacturing in organizations. Shows a need to integrate ergonomics and productivity indicators in process analysis, thus giving place to the ErgoVSM methodology, which is VSM (Value Stream Mapping)...

Background: A large proportion of logistics jobs still rely on manual labor and therefore place a physical strain on employees. This includes the handling of heavy goods and physiologically unfavorable postures. Such issues pose a risk for employee health and work capability. This article...

Inklusionsbetriebe bieten auf dem allgemeinen Arbeitsmarkt Menschen mit diversen Arten von Behinderungen die Möglichkeit, eine Beschäftigung zu finden. Der Anteil von Menschen mit einer Schwerbehinderung unter ihren Mitarbeitenden beträgt 30-50%. Wie kann BGF in Inklusionsbetrieben gelingen?...