Using ergonomic digital human modeling in evaluation of workplace design and prevention of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders aboard small fishing vessels |
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| Authors: | Enrique Álvarez‐Casado Bing Zhang Sonia Tello Sandoval Mondelo Pedro |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department d'Organizacio d'Empresses, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, spain, 08028;2. Centre Especific de Recerca per a la Millora i innovació de les Empresses (CERpIE), Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, 08028;3. Centro de Ergonomia Aplicada, Barcelona, Spain, 08028 |
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| Abstract: | This article seeks to present methods for preventing work‐related musculoskeletal disorders of Spanish fishermen and for redesigning the workplace aboard small fishing vessels. To achieve its objective, the research project was designed in four steps. First, the equipment and procedures for catching, handling, and storing fish were studied. Second, the work postures of all the fishermen were simulated and assessed by using an ergonomic digital human modeling system (ManneQuin Pro). Third, the work environment design aboard vessels was modified on the basis of acceptable simulated work postures to prevent repetitive movements, awkward working postures, and lower back biomechanical stresses. In the fourth step, ergonomic design parameters were provided to vessel designers. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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| Keywords: | Work‐relatedmusculoskeletal disorder (WSMD) Physical risk factors Vessel ergonomic design Postures simulation Work place Digital human modeling |
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