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Forces: A Motion Capture-Based Ergonomic Method for the Today's World.

Javier Marín^1,2, José J Marín^1,2

¹IDERGO (Research and Development in Ergonomics), I3A (Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería de Aragón), University of Zaragoza, C/Mariano Esquillor s/n, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.

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Summary

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Musculoskeletal disorders affect many workers, particularly in production. A new Forces ergonomic method uses motion capture to assess workstation risks, aiding in worker health improvements and reducing related losses.

Keywords:

biomechanics design industry 4.0 inertial measurement unit (IMU)kinematics and kinetics musculoskeletal risk assessment occupational healthcare repetitive strain injuries smart ergonomics work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Ergonomics
Biomechanics

Background:

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect approximately 60% of workers, especially in production environments.
Traditional ergonomic evaluations are being updated to incorporate smart methods for better preventive actions.
Workstation assessments are crucial for identifying and mitigating risks associated with worker health.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Forces ergonomic method for evaluating actual workstations.
To detail the method's fundamentals for structural validity and logical composition.
To aid prevention technicians in making informed decisions for improving worker health and reducing MSDs.

Main Methods:

Utilizes inertial motion capture technology for evaluating workstations.
Calculates joint risks for each posture and the total workstation risk.
Employs postural measurement and kinetic estimation of joint forces and torques during movement.

Main Results:

The Forces method provides a comprehensive risk assessment for workstations.
It enables the calculation of specific joint risks and overall workstation risk.
The method is designed for structural validity, ensuring logical and well-founded components.

Conclusions:

The Forces ergonomic method offers a novel approach to workstation evaluation.
It supports industry needs by reducing MSDs from repetitive tasks.
Aims to decrease social, economic, and productivity losses associated with MSDs.