The industrial revolution significantly changed the way work was organized and analyzed by
the introduction and widespread implementation of the division of labor philosophy. This …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

Monotonous, repetitive work characterizes production lines. Repetitive movements and
awkward postures are the most prominent physical risk factors in the workplace. Various …

Ergonomic design principles have been attempted to be included into product development
and work system design over the times. The advancements in ergonomic evaluation have …

Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the differences in the assessments made by
three simulation tools used in a maintainability design office to perform human …

This paper presents a conceptual framework that can support efforts to integrate human
factors (HF) into the work system design process, where improved and cost-effective …

Time is a key issue for both ergonomists and engineers when they engage in production
system interventions. While not their primary purpose, the actions of engineers have major …

In most industries, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related reason for
employee absences. These injuries are often caused by static postures or repetitive …

The evolution of the manufacturing industry reveals continuous progress and development
throughout the years. This evolution not only includes production methodologies and the …

The task demand assessment (TDA) is a new technique for measuring the safety risk of
construction activities and analyzing how changes in operation parameters can affect the …