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2017 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel
Ergonomic-driven redesign of existing work cells: the “Oerlikon Friction System” case
verfasst von : Alessandro NADDEO, Mariarosaria VALLONE, Nicola CAPPETTI, Rosaria CALIFANO, Fiorentino DI NAPOLI
Erschienen in: Advances on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Manufacturing
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The application of ergonomic principles to the design of processes, workplaces and organizations is not only a way to respond to legal requirements but also an indispensable premise for any company seeking to pursue a business logic. This paper shows a cheap and effective method to perform the ergonomic analysis of worker postures in order to optimize productivity and obtain the highest ergonomic ratings. Evaluations were performed for the 5°, 50° and 95° percentiles according to OCRA and NIOSH methods of biomechanical risk assessment. The results highlighted the need for improvements. A virtual simulation using DELMIA® software and the use of workers’ checklists drew attention to problems causing significant physical stress, as identified by ergonomic tools. An ergonomic/comfort-driven redesign of the work cell was carried out, and CaMAN® software was used to conduct a final comfort-based analysis of the worst workstation in the work cell.