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标题：Ergonomic Interventions in a Warehouse of a Food Processing Industry
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作者：Yadhu G ; Raghunathan Rajesh
期刊名称：International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2347-6710
电子版ISSN：2319-8753
出版年度：2014
卷号：3
期号：9
页码：15894
DOI：10.15680/IJIRSET.2014.0309015
出版社：S&S Publications
摘要：Manual material handling activities are an inherent part of any manufacturing plant, and causessignificant musculoskeletal disorders of lower back, shoulders and lower extremities. A field study of a warehouse of afood processing company in the state of Kerala in India is undertaken to ascertain the ergonomic issues faced byworkforce. This study aims at suggesting some ergonomic interventions that will reduce the risk of work relatedmusculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) of warehouse operations. The ergonomic study of the warehouse revealed that thematerial handlers are subjected to awkward postures, and they use unscientific handling methods. Most of them areunder medium to very high risk of WMSD. The ergonomic analysis reveals that there is an immediate need ofimplementing ergonomic interventions with proper awareness and training among workers. Quantitative analysis of theergonomic interventions by digital human modelling and simulation (DHMS) are done using CATIA V5 software. Ithelps to regenerate the environment without affecting daily work in the work area. Some of those interventions includeintroduction of height adjustable pallet trucks and trolleys, ensure smooth material flow through new warehouse aislelayout, redesigning material handling equipments for better grip and safety. The ergonomic redesign of work systemwould mitigate issues of high physical exertion, WMSD and low productivity. Scope for further work includesquantification of ergonomic interventions benefits after a period of 3 years after implementation.
关键词：Manual material handling; Work related musculoskeletal disorders; Ergonomics; CATIA; Digital;human modelling and simulation