Search for dissertations about: "Ergonomic Intervention."

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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. New aspects of physical work load as a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders

   Author : Marketta Häkkänen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : musculoskeletal disorder; upper limb; neck; shoulder; low back; physical work load; risk factor; job experience; trigger; interview; intervention; exposure assessment;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT This study investigated new aspects of physical load factors as risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among industrial employees. The following issues were in focus: the effect of physical work load and job experience on morbidity from musculoskeletal disorders, the incidence rates and induction times for these disorders, and the triggering factors for incident low back pain. READ MORE

5. 3. On the identification and prevention of ergonomic risk factors : with special regard to reported occupational injuries of the musculo-skeletal system

   Author : Kristina Kemmlert; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

   Abstract : A checklist for the screening of ergonomic risks was designed, evaluated and applied at work place assessments. Training for measurements for the revised NIOSH lifting equation was described and the inter-observer reliability discussed. READ MORE

6. 4. Ergonomic evaluation of technology change at work and its effect on health

   Author : Montakarn Chaikumarn; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Teknisk psykologi; Engineering Psychology;

   Abstract : The change at work in the context of technology change has affected human’s health in relation to their working condition, attitude, and MSDs risk factors. These changes were included: adopting new tools, work concept work environments, and work system. READ MORE

7. 5. Integrating ergonomic principles in the design and development of cleaning processes and tools

   Author : Rupesh Kumar; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Design; Industriell design;

   Abstract : Many work and environmental factors can affect the health of professional cleaners In many of the work environments where cleaners are found the condition that promote various occupational diseases (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders) are readily manageable. READ MORE