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1 online resource (181 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789811054563
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9789811054570
Series Statement:
Managing the Asian Century Series
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Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Ergonomic Performance and Evaluation of Worksystem: A Few Applications -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Designing an Ergonomic Performance Indicator (EPI) -- 1.3 Methodology -- 1.4 The EPI Model -- 1.5 A Few Applications of EPI Model -- 1.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 2 Decision Tree for Manual Material Handling Tasks Using WEKA -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Method -- 2.2.1 Dataset -- 2.2.2 Decision Tree -- 2.2.3 Performance Measures -- 2.2.4 WEKA Procedure -- 2.3 Results and Discussion -- 2.3.1 Decision Tree Model Results -- 2.3.2 Decision Tree Induced MMH Guidelines -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Interventions for Combined Manual Material Handling Tasks Based on Biomechanical and Physiological Responses -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Method -- 3.2.1 Details of Experimental Study -- 3.2.2 Intervention Procedure -- 3.3 Results and Discussion -- 3.3.1 Biomechanical, Physiological and Perceptual Responses -- 3.3.2 Interventions Based on Muscle Effort -- 3.3.3 Interventions Based on Physiological Response -- 3.3.4 Interventions Based on Biomechanical and Physiological Responses -- 3.3.5 Intervention for T5 -- 3.4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 4 Computer-Assisted Industrial Ergonomics: A Review -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Digital Human Modeling -- 4.3 Simulation Tools -- 4.4 Analysis Tools -- 4.4.1 3DSSPP (3D Static Strength Prediction Program) -- 4.4.2 Jack -- 4.4.3 Ergowatch -- 4.4.4 DELMIA -- 4.4.5 AnyBody -- 4.4.6 Realistic Anthropological Mathematical System for Interior Comfort Simulation (RAMSIS) -- 4.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Ergonomic Analysis of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders for Radial Drilling Machine Operators -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology -- 5.2.1 Questionnaire
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5.2.2 Subjects -- 5.2.3 Work Method -- 5.3 Experimental Setup -- 5.4 Result -- 5.4.1 RULA Method -- 5.4.2 Grip Strength Dynamometer -- 5.4.3 Electromyography Analysis -- 5.4.4 Heart Rate Monitor -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Ergonomic Evaluation of Bar Benders in Construction Industry -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Research Methodology -- 6.3 Results -- 6.3.1 Questionnaire Survey -- 6.3.2 Postural Assessment by REBA and RULA -- 6.4 Discussion -- 6.5 Conclusions -- 6.6 Recommendations -- Appendix 6.1: Questionnaire Survey -- References -- 7 Formulation of Mathematical Model to Investigate Magnitude of Musculoskeletal Pains Among Cotton Spinning Operators -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Statistical Analysis of DMQ Responses -- 7.3 Formulation of Mathematical Model -- 7.4 Conclusion -- Appendix 7.1 -- References -- 8 Ergonomic Study on Work Postures of Sewing Machine Operators in Government Industry: A Case in Lean Environment Garment Industry -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.1.1 Musculoskeletal Disorders -- 8.1.2 Sewing Machine Operators (SMO) -- 8.1.3 Modular Sewing Production -- 8.1.4 Rationale -- 8.2 Materials and Methods -- 8.2.1 The Workplace -- 8.2.2 Participants -- 8.2.3 Research Design -- 8.2.4 Tools and Data Collection -- 8.2.4.1 Demographic and Job Characteristics -- 8.2.4.2 Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) -- 8.2.4.3 Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) -- 8.2.4.4 REBA Reliability -- 8.2.5 Data Analysis -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 Demographic and Job Characteristics -- 8.3.2 CMDQ Discomfort Survey -- 8.3.3 REBA -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Managerial Implications -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- 9 Ergonomic Design and Development of Material Handling Equipment for Pantry Car Personnel -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Literature Survey -- 9.2.1 Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
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9.2.2 Ergonomics -- 9.2.3 Anthropometry -- 9.3 Field Survey and Analysis -- 9.3.1 Indian Railway Coaches -- 9.3.2 Weight Carried by Pantry Car Personnel -- 9.3.3 Present Working Condition -- 9.3.4 Problems Faced by the Catering Personnel -- 9.4 Product Development Considering Ergonomics and Anthropometric Data -- 9.4.1 Product Outlook and Description -- 9.4.1.1 Holding Platform and Handle Height -- 9.4.1.2 Height Adjusting Mechanism -- 9.4.1.3 Hands-Free Ability System -- 9.4.2 Designs to Product-Concept to Creation -- 9.5 Results and Discussion -- 9.6 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Study on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Coir Industry Workers in the State of Kerala, India -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Materials and Methods -- 10.3 Results and Discussion -- 10.4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Analysis of Assembly Section in a Submersible Pump Industry: An EMG-Based Approach -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Methodology -- 11.2.1 Subjects -- 11.2.2 Description of Tasks and Industry -- 11.2.3 Experimental Procedure -- 11.3 Results -- 11.3.1 Heart Rate (HR) -- 11.3.2 RULA Method -- 11.3.3 Electromyography Analysis -- 11.4 Conclusions -- References -- 12 QFD-Based Ergonomic Design of Drafting Table for Engineering Students: A Case Study -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Literature Review -- 12.2.1 Quality Function Deployment (QFD) -- 12.2.2 Kano model analysis -- 12.2.3 Analytic network process -- 12.3 Methodology -- 12.4 Case Study -- 12.5 Results and Discussion -- 12.6 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Ergonomics for Hand Screen Printing Workers: Cognitive Perception -- Abstract -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Methodology -- 13.2.1 Workplace and Subjects -- 13.2.2 Protocol -- 13.3 Results -- 13.4 Discussion -- 13.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements
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References -- 14 Effectiveness of Classroom Interactions in Engineering Colleges -- Abstract -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Literature Review -- 14.3 Methodology -- 14.3.1 Questionnaire Description -- 14.4 Results and Discussion -- 14.4.1 Questionnaire Survey -- 14.4.2 Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling -- 14.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index
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Print version Ray, Pradip Kumar Ergonomic Design of Products and Worksystems - 21st Century Perspectives of Asia Singapore : Springer,c2017 ISBN 9789811054563
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