Variety of physical characteristics in industrially developing countries— ergonomic consequences

Wisner, Alain

doi:10.1016/0169-8141(89)90039-5

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“…This research also concludes that ergonomics is the solution to many problems; it helps to improve productivity, product quality, and employee morale. This finding is confirmed by many other researchers, such as Hendrick (2000), Kogi and Sen (1987), Scott (1999), Scott and Ramabhai (2000), Shahnavaz (1989), and Wisner (1976, 1985, 1989). Appropriate remedial actions resulting from support of the management finally brought results through an LCS ergonomics intervention method.…”

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Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Wong

Richardson

2010

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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This article examines two manufacturing lines producing semiconductors using different technology concepts, namely Conventional Line (CL) and Lean Production Line (LPL). Both lines manufacturing the same products were compared using various factors, including working conditions, task risks and dangers of the job, and physical body stress. Ergonomic approaches were adopted in the investigation of the two lines. Survey questionnaires were administered to 30% of the workers, and multiple statistical tests were used to determine crucial predictors and to investigate the interactions between the factors. This research has shown that improved ergonomics factors will lead to better working conditions and thus increased job satisfaction. The observed ergonomic differences of these two production lines are compared, and appropriate managerial remedial action is recommended. The interventions to both the lines should reduce accident rates, minimize waste of resources, improve work effectiveness, and provide a better working environment that enhances employees' morale and maximizes productivity and profits. C

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Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Wong

Richardson

2010

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“…Work spaces and equipment should be designed with the anthropometric characteristics of the user population in mind. Wisner (1989) concluded in a study concerning the variety of the physical characteristics in industrially developing countries that anthropometric features of people are not unchangeable. He found that the part played by genetic factors was not isolated and socio-economic conditions and changes may have a considerable effect on physical measurements of the world's populations.…”

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Anthropometric variability, equipment usability and musculoskeletal pain in a group of nurses in the Western Cape

Botha

Bridger

1998

Applied Ergonomics

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This study examined the anthropometry and anthropometric fit of a group of nurses in Western Cape private hospitals. Anthropometric variables were measured using a sample of nurses and a correlation matrix generated. All nurses were given a questionnaire concerned with operational problems in the work environment and musculoskeletal pain. The nurses reported numerous problems in the working environment, including lumbar backache, inadequate space and equipment that caused bodily discomfort. There were consistent, statistically significant associations between the frequency of occurrence of these problems and the anthropometric data indicating that the problems were caused or amplified by body size variability and were not simply general usability problems which would affect all nurses irrespective of their body dimensions.

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Variety of physical characteristics in industrially developing countries— ergonomic consequences

Cited by 10 publications

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Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Anthropometric variability, equipment usability and musculoskeletal pain in a group of nurses in the Western Cape

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