Ergonomic Studies on Push, Pull, Lift and Carry in Gear Manufacturing and Assembling Industry

Abstract:

The present investigation deals with different Ergonomical features, especially the humans – machines interaction and the problems associated with it. Attempts were made to acquire anthropometric data of the workers engaged in one of the gear manufacturing and assembling industry located at Coimbatore. Various angular movements exerted with respect to the wrist, forearm and upper arm of the worker on different equipments while pushing and pulling and lifting and carrying tasks were recorded to analyze the various working postures and problems associated with it.The analysis was carried out for two different trolleys which were used in their work place. The problems were identified and suggestion was given to industry. A redesigned trolley based on Ergonomic principles helped to alleviate the problems of the workers.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 592-594)
• Pages: 2496-2502
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.2496
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: S.K. Karthik*, P. Suresh
• Keywords: Cary, Ergonomic Study, Gear Manufacturing, Lift, Pull, Push

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