Ergonomics risk factors at manufacturing industry: a prelude study
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2009-12-01Author
Isa, Halim
Abdul Rahman, Omar
A. M. Saman
I. Othman
M. A. Ali
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Manufacturing industry has been recognized as a vital
contributor to nation economy as it offers enormous job
opportunities to local and foreign workers. In recognition the
importance of manufacturing industry, workplaces should be
designed ergonomically so that workers could perform jobs in a
healthy working environment. The objectives of the current
study are to identify ergonomics risk factors present in the
workplaces and propose a solution to minimize the risk of
occupational injuries. The objectives were achieved through an
ergonomics survey conducted in a metal stamping company that
utilized questionnaire and video recording to reveal the real
situation. Based on the survey, there were evident that workers
have been exposed to ergonomics risk factors associated with
awkward working posture. Working posture assessment has
been performed and redesign of workstation was proposed as a
control measure to minimize occupational injuries associated
with awkward working posture. The study concluded that the
redesign of the workstation has shown a potential solution for a
safe working posture.
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