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  • Occupational health and ergonomics
  • Biomechanics
  • Data science

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal disorders are common in warehouse settings due to repetitive tasks.
  • Identifying factors contributing to upper extremity fatigue is crucial for injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of task factors (bottle mass, picking rate) on upper extremity fatigue in warehouse workers.
  • To compare the effectiveness of functional data analysis with traditional methods for fatigue assessment.
  • To explore the use of clustering methods for handling worker heterogeneity in fatigue data.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized functional data analysis (FANOVA) to model fatigue as a function over time.
  • Analyzed the impact of bottle mass and picking rate on upper extremity fatigue.
  • Applied clustering methods to address individual differences in fatigue development.

Main Results:

  • Task factors, specifically bottle mass and picking rate, significantly impact upper extremity fatigue.
  • Functional data analysis (FANOVA) demonstrated superior effectiveness over traditional methods in analyzing fatigue development.
  • Clustering methods proved useful in managing data heterogeneity arising from individual worker variations.

Conclusions:

  • Bottle mass and picking rate are key determinants of upper extremity fatigue in warehouse tasks.
  • Functional data analysis offers a more robust approach to understanding and quantifying fatigue.
  • Addressing individual worker differences through methods like clustering is essential for comprehensive fatigue management and injury prevention programs.