Ergonomics of work space: Changing dynamics on OCRA evaluation and work aids
Abstrak
The work space is the sancto sanctorum of the world’s economy. It has become increasingly clear that a functional, efficient work space is conducive to optimum output. Therefore the engineering concepts of comfort and ease of working for long durations have become the mainstay of industries the world over. These concepts are complemented by the inputs of safety, hygiene and worker friendliness especially in the global garment manufacturing industry. They need to be evaluated scientifically. One of these means is the evaluation by using OCRA. The basic concept of OCRA, therefore, is to determine and measure a defined technical action. It examines the series of complex movements necessary to complete a work task, involving the upper limb joints at the shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger level. Various scholars have documented the root causes of musculoskeletal discomfort among the seated workers and have delineated them as the constrained work posture and repetitive tasks. Currently, the researcher is working on three work aid prototypes by incorporating workstation design principles for modifications to improve working posture.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (3)
K. Rana
J. Randhawa
P. Kalra
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2020
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 94×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.1177/0020720920940592
- Akses
- Open Access ✓