Search for dissertations about: "ergonomics manual handling"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words ergonomics manual handling.
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1. Assessment and design of industrial manual handling to reduce physical ergonomics hazards : – use and development of assessment tools
Abstract : Despite efforts of reducing harmful physical ergonomics exposures related to manual handling, the occurrence of heavy or repetitive manual handling, and non-neutral postures is high in many occupational sectors. To reduce these exposures, interventions and job design strategies can utilize risk assessment. READ MORE
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2. Ergonomics: An uncharted route to improved overall systems performance in shipping
Abstract : Continuously, improved design of hull, propulsion and cargo handling systems has increased speed, capacity and reliability of sea transports. Simultaneously, efforts have been made to perfect crew size and composition in order to optimize operations costs. READ MORE
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3. The Impact of Stressful Postures on the Physical Workload in Nursing
Abstract : Nursing staff have an elevated risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, in particular in the lower back area. Statistics produced by leading industrial nations show that back problems are the world’s number one work-related health problem, and that healthcare workers suffer from a greater occurrence of such problems than workers in other professions. READ MORE
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4. Materials exposure: The interface between materials supply and assembly
Abstract : This thesis concerns the supply of components to assembly in production sys- tems, and introduces materials exposure as the interface between materials sup- ply systems and assembly systems. The purpose of the thesis is to explain how materials exposure influences the performance of materials supply systems and assembly systems. READ MORE
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5. Future Assembly Information Systems - Redefining the Manufacturing Systems of Tomorrow
Abstract : Product variety continues to increase as the manufacturing industry introduces customized products and services to address the varying demands of their customers. In the manufacturing industry, it is common for large and global manufacturing companies to grow through mergers and acquisitions. READ MORE