Background: Ergonomic interventions and ergonomic redesign are researched upon today in the realms of 'Prevention through Design' towards addressing the occupational health and safety concerns of the industry. Objective: To review the developments over the past ten years relating to computer aided ergonomic design, and propose an ergonomic intervention framework for manufacturing systems. Metho...

The aim of this research is the performance assessment of 3D visualization and interaction devices for design activities. Experiments are expected to determine the virtual environments that best fit the dedicated activities. Classification of technologies is proposed on the basis of its apparent relevance to reach intuitive support to the design activity but a method to provide a more complete ...

The article sets out on presenting the macroergonomic modernization of a manufacturing system employed at an automotive company specializing in repairing and refurbishing Peugeot vehicles. The paper outlines features of auto mechanics’ workstations, which constitute the weakest part of the system. Based on observations, interviews with mechanics, the company’s performance statistics and the act...

BACKGROUND The objective of this research was to determine the association between LBP that limited or interrupted fishing work and ergonomic low back stress measured by (1) self-reported task and (2) two ergonomic assessment methods of low back stress. METHODS Eligible participants were from a cohort of North Carolina commercial fishermen followed for LBP in regular clinic visits from 1999 t...

drilling industry provides a significant potential for occupational health risks. thus, health-related hazards (chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological) must be recognized, evaluated and controlled in order to prevent occupational illnesses which come from exposure to them. for these, a good occupational health risk assessment needs to be applied. risk assessment monitors risks and provide...