Ergonomics improvement in a harsh environment using an audio feedback system

Goomas, David T.; Yeow, Paul H.P.

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2010.08.005

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“…For example, in an assembly system, designing the system without considering the psychosocial aspect of operators can lead to a reduction in productivity and can also impact operator health (Vandergrift et al 2012;Di Pasquale et al 2018). The introduction of paperless picking design in an OP process has been shown to not only reduced picking error but also improved worker satisfaction (Goomas and Yeow 2010).…”

Section: Hf Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Vijayakumar

Sgarbossa

Neumann

et al. 2021

International Journal of Production Research

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Many companies, despite there being opportunities for automation in production and logistics (P&L) systems, still rely on human workers due to their cognitive and motor skills. Taking Human Factor (HF) aspects into consideration when making P&L system design and management decisions is therefore important, an ignorance of HF potentially resulting in operator fatigue, discomfort, subsequent injuries and negative consequences for operator performance and the P&L system. A review of the literature shows that the majority of studies that take HF into consideration focus either on designing the workplace or on operation planning activities. There is also still a gap in the literature. Little has been published on P&L systems that incorporate HF and that combine different levels of shortterm operational policy decisions (e.g. job allocation) and long-term system characteristic decisions (e.g. layout design). Current state-of-the-art frameworks that support the design and management of P&L systems and that take HF into consideration rarely consider different decision levels. This study proposes a new framework that incorporates HF into P&L systems by combining different levels of decisions to improve performance, quality, and well-being.

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Section: Hf Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Vijayakumar

Sgarbossa

Neumann

et al. 2021

International Journal of Production Research

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“…For their structure and characteristics, the introduction of postural warning systems in industrial environments is not trivial: the use of visual displays is not always suitable since it can act as a distraction [10]. Meanwhile, the use of acoustic cues can be inefficient due to the noises present in the industrial settings [11].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Performance Analysis of Vibrotactile and Slide-and-Squeeze Haptic Feedback Devices for Limbs Postural Adjustment

Lorenzini¹,

Ciotti²,

Gandarias³

et al. 2022

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Recurrent or sustained awkward body postures are among the most frequently cited risk factors to the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).To prevent workers from adopting harmful configurations but also to guide them toward more ergonomic ones, wearable haptic devices may be the ideal solution. In this paper, a vibrotactile unit, called ErgoTac, and a slide-and-squeeze unit, called CUFF, were evaluated in a limbs postural correction setting. Their capability of providing single-joint (shoulder or knee) and multi-joint (shoulder and knee at once) guidance was compared in twelve healthy subjects, using quantitative task-related metrics and subjective quantitative evaluation. An integrated environment was also built to ease communication and data sharing between the involved sensor and feedback systems. Results show good acceptability and intuitiveness for both devices. ErgoTac appeared as the suitable feedback device for the shoulder, while the CUFF may be the effective solution for the knee. This comparative study, although preliminary, was propaedeutic to the potential integration of the two devices for effective whole-body postural corrections, with the aim to develop a feedback and assistive apparatus to increase workers' awareness about risky working conditions and therefore to prevent MSDs.

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“…For example, Resnick et al identified training techniques such as task analysis -which is intended for improving decision making in global chains-through sophisticated metacognition (1). Specifically regarding picking operations, a study by Goomas et al analyzed the cognitive aspects of a voice picking system, in order to improve workers' welfare and attain better quality through error reduction (2).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the performance of human factors within supply chains has been measured in terms of quality (i.e., error) (2,3,4); time (1) and even learning (4,8).…”

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Cognitive Model of a Semi-Mechanized Picking Operation

Caro

Quintana

et al. 2018

Rev. Cienc. salud

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Introducción: Este documento desarrolla un enfoque pionero sobre los factores humanos de las operaciones semimecanizadas de selección, las cuales se abordan desde una perspectiva cognitiva. Materiales y métodos: El modelo aportado se establece a través de una metodología cualitativa, la cual, a partir de varias teorías, es articulada y aplicada a la situación real de una operación de selección (picking semi) mecanizada de una empresa de alimentos secos. Resultados: Los resultados combinan la arquitectura cognitiva de la operación y sus relaciones con factores logísticos, para disminuir el error humano y, por lo tanto, aumentar el nivel de servicio.

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Ergonomics improvement in a harsh environment using an audio feedback system

Cited by 15 publications

References 23 publications

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Framework for incorporating human factors into production and logistics systems

Performance Analysis of Vibrotactile and Slide-and-Squeeze Haptic Feedback Devices for Limbs Postural Adjustment

Cognitive Model of a Semi-Mechanized Picking Operation

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