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Participative development of packages in the food industry–evaluation of ergonomics and productivity by objective measurements
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- Forsman, Mikael, Professor (author)
- Karolinska Institutet
- Bernmark, Eva (author)
- Nilsson, Birgitta (author)
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- Mathiassen, Svend Erik (author)
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- IOS Press, 2012
- 2012
- English.
- In: Work. - : IOS Press. - 1051-9815 .- 1875-9270. ; 4141 Suppl 1, s. 1751-1755
- Journal article (peer-reviewed)
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- Rationalizations generally have a negative effect on health and known risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. These effects may be reduced by paying attention to modifiers as worker participation and a resonant management style. In this study a participatory approach was used in the food industry in order to improve ergonomics and productivity. The food industry shows a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, and repetitive manual work occurs extensively. Prototypes of new packaging solutions were developed in three cases, and compared in a simulated production to the existing production system through direct measurements of working postures and muscle activity, ratings of physical load, and general productivity data. Measured and rated ergonomic exposures showed that workload was significantly lower for the prototypes, in all three cases. In two cases, the number of handling operations included in the packaging operations were greatly reduced with the prototype package, as were production costs. The impact on disorders of the obtained load reductions is difficult to assess, but we believe that in "critical" situations like this, even small improvements may have an effect. This study shows that workloads during manual handling of packages as well as production costs can be reduced by applying participative development of packages.
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- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Maskinteknik -- Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Mechanical Engineering -- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics (hsv//eng)
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Annan teknik -- Livsmedelsteknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Other Engineering and Technologies -- Food Engineering (hsv//eng)
- TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Materialteknik -- Pappers-, massa- och fiberteknik (hsv//swe)
- ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Materials Engineering -- Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology (hsv//eng)
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