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Application of Design Aspects in Uniaxial Loading Machine Development

Application of Design Aspects in Uniaxial Loading Machine Development

Published on: September 19, 2018

Ergonomic implementation and work station design for quilt manufacturing unit.

Deepa Vinay¹, Seema Kwatra, Suneeta Sharma

¹Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, India.

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

|April 13, 2013

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Design Consideration

Design Consideration

Designing a structure involves a series of considerations, primarily the material's ultimate strength, calculated through tests that measure changes under increased force until the material reaches its breaking point or limit. The ultimate load, where the material breaks, is divided by its original cross-sectional area, resulting in the ultimate normal stress or strength. The ultimate shearing stress is another significant factor taken into account.
The factor of safety is another key aspect...

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Awkward postures in quilt manufacturing cause musculoskeletal disorders. Introducing an ergonomically designed workstation with improved technology significantly reduces physical strain and enhances worker productivity and comfort.

Area of Science:

Ergonomics
Occupational Health
Industrial Engineering

Background:

Quilt manufacturing involves manual, repetitive tasks often performed in awkward, squatting postures.
These postures are linked to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and lower back injuries in workers.
Associated tasks like mending and packaging are done at wooden tables, further contributing to poor ergonomics.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the physical and physiological parameters of quilt manufacturing workers.
To analyze workstation layouts and identify sources of drudgery and WMSDs.
To propose technological interventions for reducing drudgery and improving worker comfort and productivity.

Main Methods:

Study conducted in Uttarakhand, India, with 30 quilt manufacturing workers.

Keywords:

Work station energy expenditure ergonomic intervention musculoskeletal disorders

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Application of Design Aspects in Uniaxial Loading Machine Development

Application of Design Aspects in Uniaxial Loading Machine Development

Published on: September 19, 2018

Assessed physical fitness, aerobic capacity, and body mass index.

Compared physiological parameters (heart rate, energy expenditure) in existing versus improved workstations (low chair, wooden spreader).

Main Results:

Majority of workers (93.33%) were female, with a mean age of 24.53 years.
Improved workstations led to reduced heart rate, energy expenditure, and perceived exertion.
Postural analysis showed improved cervical range of motion with the new workstation design.

Conclusions:

Ergonomically designed workstations incorporating improved technology are crucial for worker safety.
Implementing these solutions effectively reduces occupational health hazards.
The study highlights the positive impact of ergonomic interventions on both worker well-being and productivity.