Lifter, a Computerized Lifting Analysis Technique

• Autorzy: Gilad I. , Boughanim D.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

A computer driven technique to analyze lifting forces, in non-homogeneous load situations, is described and tested. Analysis is based on a dynamic algorithm aimed to evaluate unconstrained lifting posture and non-homogeneous content of loads. For inputs we use actual geometrical body postures in the form of 3-dimensional co-ordinates obtained from pictures taken at a work site. The outputs show a good match between the findings and pre-study assumptions for balanced and non-balanced load lifting practice. The results of the experiments show a good degree of correlation with results reported by researchers for symmetrical lifting tasks and with National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOSH) lifting guidelines. It is believed that the technique can serve as the proper choice for industrial and safety analysts of lifting activities.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

non-homogeneous loads; lifting model; weight distribution

PL

praca ciężka; fizjologia pracy; pozycja przy pracy; podnoszenie ładunku

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: Vol. 8, No. 4
• Strony: 525--537
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Gilad I.

• Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

autor

Boughanim D.

• Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

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