Ergonomic assessment of electrical and electronic equipment´s dismantling

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Cristiana Ferreira (Author) FEUP; Mário Vaz (Author) FEUP; Maria Eugénia Pinho (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene III

Pages: 311-315

ISBN: 978-113802765-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-315-69293-7

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

Other information

DOI: 10.1201/b18042-63

Abstract (EN): Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a common health problem in many countries, and repetitive movements, extreme postures and force application are the core risk factors associated with the appearance and development of these disorders. This study aimed to perform the ergonomic assessment of two important tasks, related to electrical and electronic equipment’s dismantling (EEED): (1) unloading trucks containing EEED and (2) dismantling washing machines. Quick Exposure Check (QEC), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Ovako Working Posture Analysing System (OWAS) were used. The study results show that, while performing both tasks, workers are often required to adopt extreme postures, high force exertion, and repetitive movements. Since a high risk level was found for both tasks, an ergonomic intervention is required in order to prevent the development of WRMSD.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific