Search for dissertations about: "Ergonomic Assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words Ergonomic Assessment.

  2. 1. Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Intervention through Smart Workwear Systems

    Author : Liyun Yang; Jörgen Eklund; Mikael Forsman; Karen Søgaard; KTH; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Physical Workload; Work Postures; Energy Consumption; Oxygen Uptake; Risk Assessment; Measurement Methods; Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Work-Related Ill Health; Wearable Sensors; Wearable Systems; Feedback; Ergonomic Intervention.; Fysisk arbetsbelastning; Arbetsställningar; Energiförbrukning; Syreupptag; Riskbedömning; Mätmetoder; Arbetsrelaterade muskuloskeletala besvär; Arbetsrelaterad ohälsa; Bärbara sensorer; Bärbara system; Återkoppling; Ergonomisk intervention.; Medicinsk teknologi; Medical Technology; Physical Workload;

    Abstract : The rapid development of wearable technology has provided opportunities to ergonomics research and practice with new ways for workload measurements, data analytics, risk assessment and intervention. This thesis aims at developing and evaluating methods using wearable technologies to assess physical risk factors at work, and further to give feedback to employees to improve their work techniques. READ MORE

  4. 2. Assessment of physical work load at visual display unit workstations : ergonomic applications and gender aspects

    Author : Lena Karlqvist; []
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  5. 3. On the assessment of force ergonomic stress

    Author : Björn Samuelsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  6. 4. Improving technical methods for assessment of workplace ergonomic exposure

    Author : Camilla Dahlqvist; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Repetitive work, work performed in awkward and constrained postures and work with excessive or sustained muscular load is common in many occupational settings. Such work is known to be risk factors for developing musculoskeletal disorders in the neck/shoulder region and in arms and hands. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ergonomics risk assessment methods for creating healthy work environments

    Author : Ida-Märta Rhén; Mikael Forsman; Teresia Nyman; Anna-Lisa Osvalder; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ergonomics; Risk assessment; Reliability; Validity; Systematic Observation; Direct measurement; Simulation; Digital Human Modelling; Workplace Design; Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Biomechanical Exposure; Teknik och hälsa; Technology and Health;

    Abstract : Risk assessments of ergonomic conditions in pre-production and in field are necessary to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and to increase productivity and quality. Methods for such assessments include simulations, direct measurements and observations. READ MORE