Ergonomic analysis of working postures using OWAS in semi-trailer assembly, applying an individual sampling strategy.
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
; 23(1): 110-117, 2017 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-27192477
In semi-trailer assembly, workers are exposed to several physical risk factors. Awkward working postures have not yet been investigated in semi-trailer assembly, although they are known to be a major risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. We therefore conducted a comprehensive ergonomic analysis of working postures using the Ovako working posture analysing system (OWAS), with an individual sampling strategy. The postural load in semi-trailer assembly was assessed on the basis of 20,601 observations of 63 workers executing a representative set of nine work tasks. According to the OWAS, the postural load of various working postures and body part positions may have a harmful effect on the musculoskeletal system. We therefore give examples of corrective measures that could improve awkward working postures. Applying an individual sampling strategy was revealed to have advantages over a collective strategy, so this is recommended for future ergonomic analyses.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Postura
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Traumatismos Ocupacionales
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2017
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Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido