Research Article
Year 2021,
Volume: 32 Issue: 3, 380 - 395, 31.12.2021
Abstract
This study focuses on operator-based ergonomics analysis of the work performed in different stations. This study was carried out at a car seat production assembly line in automotive industry. The workloads of the employees cannot be uniform ergonomically, however the same relaxation allowance was given for all types of work. The relaxation allowance is 6% at MTM (Methods Time Measurement). In this study, fatigue rate is studied under two headings as physical and mental, contrary to the usual physical fatigue only approach. Body moves for lower arm, upper arm, wrist, neck, legs are analysed with MURI and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) Mental demand, physical demand, effort, performance, temporal demand and frustration were studied with NASA-TLX (NASA Task Load Index) to assess mental fatigue. Physical and mental fatigue were calculated with weights using the AHP method. New resting time coefficients were calculated for each different working type.
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Year 2021,
Volume: 32 Issue: 3, 380 - 395, 31.12.2021
Abstract
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- Ayan, B. (2015). Montaj Hattında Ergonomik Risk Unsurlarının İncelenmesi: Otomotiv Sektörüne Yönelik Bir Uygulama [Ergonomic Risk Factors Investigation in Assembly Line: An Application in the Automotive Industry]. Ankara: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Centre for Labour and Social Security Training and Research. Retrieved from https://www.ailevecalisma.gov.tr/media/3222/montaj_dosya-39-6335.pdf
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- Becker, A. B., Warm, J. S., Dember, W. N., & Hancock, P. A. (1995). Effects of jet engine noise and performance feedback on perceived workload in a monitoring task. The International Journal of Aviation Psychology, 5(1), 49-62. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327108ijap0501_4
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- Xu, Z., Ko, J., Cochran, D. J., & Jung, M. C. (2012). Design of assembly lines with the concurrent consideration of productivity and upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders using linear models. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 62(2), 431-441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2011.10.008
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Industrial Engineering |
| Journal Section | Research Articles |
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| Publication Date | December 31, 2021 |
| Acceptance Date | July 30, 2021 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 32 Issue: 3 |
