A Model to Analyze Ergonomics Working Conditions

• Autorzy: Ghahramani B.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

An ergonomics and safety model to assess and evaluate the most critical industrial improvement areas in a developing nation. This study was initiated and supported by a Fortune 500 Corporation interested in improving its global operations in developing nations. This initiative was also fully supported by an emerging nation that was concerned with its ergonomics and safety problems. The model was tested and validated in the emerging nation and the results were used to further enhance the model so that it can be implemented and adapted to other similar work environments. The model provides a practical methodology that analyzes and evaluates an emerging nation’s current work environments, suggests practical solutions, and recommends effective remedies.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomics; work environment design; systems engineering; developing nations

PL

ergonomia; środowisko pracy; inżynieria systemów; kraje rozwijające się

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2000
• Tom: Vol. 6, No. 2
• Strony: 223--236
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 26 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ghahramani B.

• School of Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, USA

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