This research examines two manufacturing lines producing semiconductors using different technology concepts, namely Conventional-Line(CL) and Lean-Production-Line (LPL). The two production lines that are manufacturing the same products located in the Free Zone Trade Malacca, Mal…
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This thesis presents a body of work conducted to determine thermal comfort on train journeys. Relatively little research has been conducted on trains in comparison with the vast body of work conducted within building environments. This thesis aimed to expand our knowledge of rai…
A qualitative description of the personal armour design system is elicited by comparing armour throughout the ages. Inputs that 'shape' designs are the materials technology, threat, wearer, task and environment. The emergent properties of protection, ergonomic effectiveness and …
With the continuous development in computer and communications technology the use of computer aided design in design processes is becoming more commonplace. A wide range of virtual prototyping technologies are currently in development, some of which are commercially viable for u…
Hairdressers’ exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) appears to be insufficiently described in the literature. Knowledge regarding musculoskeletal disorders in this group is also sparse. The purpose of the research was to investigate the status of work-relate…
The investigation and modelling of aviation accident causation is dominated by linear models. Aviation is, however, a complex system and as such suffers from being artificially manipulated into non-complex models and methods. This thesis addresses this issue by developing a new …
Healthcare workers are at an increasing risk of contracting Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). While healthcare organizations are investing significantly in patient lifting and handling equipment, to reduce the risk of lower back injuries, the paramedics profession …
Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become one of the principal concerns for the occupational health departments of the organizations. Healthcare sector is one of the professions which top the list when it comes to number of workers having WMSDs. Among the variou…
Standing at a workbench is required for manual work including sorting and assembly. When work heights and reach distances are not matched to stature or arm length, the trunk assumes a partially bent position, which increases the postural effort required to stand or to reach to f…
Various studies have shown that sonographers experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to the nature of their profession. Even though these WMSDs are very prevalent and expensive, they can often be prevented with simple ergonomic interventions. While traditio…
This research emphasizes the science of fitting jobs for technical personnel in factories as well as improving the cooling comfort for human occupants in buildings for industrial improvements in terms of quality and productivity (Q&P) uplifting, manufacturing cost (MC) reduction…
Health care professionals have a high risk of contracting work-related musculoskeletal disorders through lifting patients manually. Based on human factors it is known that health care workers should not be lifting more than 35 pounds. The implementation of a no lift program woul…
The purpose of this study was to determine trunk muscle performance in the sitting, semi-standing and standing postures during isometric and dynamic extension and flexion movements. Twenty male subject volunteers with no previous history back pain for the past six months partici…
The discipline of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) was established in the early 1980's on the foundations of cognitive psychology, computer science and ergonomics. In recent years however, claims have been made for the relevance of forms of sociology to this avowedly multidiscip…
Ergonomic assessments are used to determine the appropriate interventions to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. However, current ergonomic assessment methods for lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders (LE-MSDs) have several limitations. The main objective of the …
Problem: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess biomechanical and postural impacts of sitting and standing independently during dental hygiene practice. Methods: A convenience sample of thirty-four second-year dental hygiene students with no history of musculoskeletal dis…