An Experimental Analysis of Ergonomics in an Assembly Line in a Portuguese Automotive Industry

Rodrigues, Mariana; Loureiro, Isabel F.; Leão, Celina Pinto

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-14730-3_52

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“…Many ergonomic research has been done related to the automotive industry especially the assembly line such as ergonomic assessment and risk reduction using postural assessment tools [24]; application of technological innovations in the automotive end-sector [25]; ergonomic studies in increasing productivity with MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) [26] [27]; integration simulation based on DELMIA [28]; balancing of workload with work rotation approach [29]; path change and flexibility with multi-purpose optimization [30]; analysis of ergonomic experiments with several tools such as RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and NIOSH (National for Occupational Safety and Health) [31]; assessment of passive upper limb exoskeletons [32] [33]; use of ErgoALWABP in random searches in completing and balancing workers [34]; use of modelling in ergonomic analysis [35]; OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Assessment System), RULA and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) in assessing WMSD [36]; and MSD risk assessment of the automobile dashboard manufacturing process using a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools (NIOSH, REBA, RULA, WISHA, LIFT, MAC, OWAS, ManTRA, and V3) [37].…”

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Analysis of Measurement and Calculation of MSD Complaint of Chassis Assembly Workers Using OWAS, RULA and REBA Method

Nelfiyanti

Mohamed

Rashid

2022

Int. J. Automot. Mech. Eng.

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Car assembly is a combination of all components that form one completed vehicle unit. The work process is manually done and repeatedly, which contributes to a risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Chassis assembly is a job with a high level of complexity and associated with MSD risk for its employees. This study consists of 30 assembly activities divided into six groups based on posture and working methods used during the work process. Group A consists of 7 assemblies, Group B consists of 8 assemblies, Group C consists of 5 assemblies, Group D consists of 2 assemblies, Group E consists of 5 assemblies, and Group F consists of 3 assemblies. This study aims to compare the measurement and calculation of the risk level of MSD workers by using the RULA, REBA, and OWAS methods. The results of the measurements and computations acquired using these three approaches yielded the same risk category: 83.33 % medium risk/dangerous in working groups A, C, D, E, and F, and 16.67 % very high risk/highly hazardous in working group B. These six groups, particularly group B, requires immediate attention to reduce worker complaints of MSD.

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