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Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Potential of Artificial Intelligence Application in Industrial Ergonomy Performance Improvement

ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS - Series: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, MECHANICS, and ENGINEERING, Feb 9, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the application of the QEC (Quick Exposure Check) on the ergonomic risks assessment in the industrial field

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2021

In Romania there are approximately 200,000 employees in the automotive industry, ranking 4th in t... more In Romania there are approximately 200,000 employees in the automotive industry, ranking 4th in the EU, after Germany, France and Poland. Many workers in these industries complain of musculoskeletal disorders caused by the high pace of work, awkward positions, handling of masses, etc., often being cumulated. It is therefore essential that these risks related to ergonomics are correctly identified, assessed and treated. The Quick Exposure Check (QEC) is an advanced exposure assessment method that combines observational assessment and self-reporting. This paper presents an applied study of the QEC methodology, a technique based on questions that will be answered by both the observer and the evaluated worker. The research analysed the activity of manually transferring metal parts (components from the automotive industry) from a trolley on a conveyor belt for processing and, vice versa, taking the processed parts from a conveyor belt and placing them on a trolley, because these activiti...

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Application of the Bowtie Methodology for the Assessment of Ergonomic Risks in the Industrial Field

RECENT - REzultatele CErcetărilor Noastre Tehnice, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Research paper thumbnail of ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION IN INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS - Series: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, MECHANICS, and ENGINEERING, 2021

The main objective the research is to analyze potential of Artificial Intelligence in order to un... more The main objective the research is to analyze potential of Artificial Intelligence in order to understand how it can be integrated to improve ergonomic performance and related safety outcomes. Musculoskeletal disorders are the among the most common and expensive health problems related to occupational environments. In work processes, human operators are continuously submitted to physical, environmental, psychological, and psychosocial stress factors that can affect-amongst others-the musculoskeletal system. The effective identification of major factors that can affect the workers' health requires knowledge from several fields, such as anatomy, physics, mathematics, anthropometry, psychology, sociology, etc. On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence has grown significantly in recent years and has penetrated all fields of activity, including the field of industrial ergonomics. The human-"smart" work equipment interaction is becoming more and more a current activity and this interaction must take place in complete safety and health state. The paper aims to investigate how ergonomic performance can be significantly improved by using Artificial Intelligence. The results obtained will be integrated into operational prevention systems that will be developed in the near future.

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Recent J, 2020

At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such th... more At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such that many employees suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Romania the insurer, who is also in charge of preventive activities, Ministry of Health through labor medicine, which is in charge of preventive activities as well, and Labor Inspection through Territorial Labor Inspectorates, which have control attributions, did not handle problems regarding ergonomics well enough, such that many disorders of the employees are caused by the fact that ergonomic rules are not respected or taken seriously. The present paper carries out a study on the health and safety of Romanian employees. It mainly considers weight lifting, which is an activity found in all companies, and focuses on assessing ergonomic risks. In this first study, employees working on construction sites in Bucharest, Ilfov County and Brasov County participated. These sites are active for at least 10 months. It was revealed that on most sites ergonomic principles are not considered, but most alarming is that they are not even acknowledged. In this sense, this study aims to identify the ergonomic risks, according to the activities carried out, and then, using QERA method, which was developed within this study, to estimate and assess these risks. Following this assessment, a plan with efficient measures is developed which contains actions for informing, training and raising awareness of the employees and employers regarding ergonomic risks while highlighting the benefits of respecting them. A study prior to applying the measures is made and, after 6 months from the time preventive measures have been implemented, positive results concerning the reduction of ergonomic risks can be observed. This is supported by a reduction in the number of ailments. At the same time, an increase in the productivity and efficiency of workers is observed and it results in a reduction in the number of sick days as well as reduced fluctuations of personnel.

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Recent J., 2020

At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such th... more At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such that many employees suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Romania the insurer, who is also in charge of preventive activities, Ministry of Health through labor medicine, which is in charge of preventive activities as well, and Labor Inspection through Territorial Labor Inspectorates, which have control attributions, did not handle problems regarding ergonomics well enough, such that many disorders of the employees are caused by the fact that ergonomic rules are not respected or taken seriously. The present paper carries out a study on the health and safety of Romanian employees. It mainly considers weight lifting, which is an activity found in all companies, and focuses on assessing ergonomic risks. In this first study, employees working on construction sites in Bucharest, Ilfov County and Brasov County participated. These sites are active for at least 10 months. It was revealed that on most sites ergonomic principles are not considered, but most alarming is that they are not even acknowledged. In this sense, this study aims to identify the ergonomic risks, according to the activities carried out, and then, using QERA method, which was developed within this study, to estimate and assess these risks. Following this assessment, a plan with efficient measures is developed which contains actions for informing, training and raising awareness of the employees and employers regarding ergonomic risks while highlighting the benefits of respecting them. A study prior to applying the measures is made and, after 6 months from the time preventive measures have been implemented, positive results concerning the reduction of ergonomic risks can be observed. This is supported by a reduction in the number of ailments. At the same time, an increase in the productivity and efficiency of workers is observed and it results in a reduction in the number of sick days as well as reduced fluctuations of personnel.

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Potential of Artificial Intelligence Application in Industrial Ergonomy Performance Improvement

ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS - Series: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, MECHANICS, and ENGINEERING, Feb 9, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the application of the QEC (Quick Exposure Check) on the ergonomic risks assessment in the industrial field

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2021

In Romania there are approximately 200,000 employees in the automotive industry, ranking 4th in t... more In Romania there are approximately 200,000 employees in the automotive industry, ranking 4th in the EU, after Germany, France and Poland. Many workers in these industries complain of musculoskeletal disorders caused by the high pace of work, awkward positions, handling of masses, etc., often being cumulated. It is therefore essential that these risks related to ergonomics are correctly identified, assessed and treated. The Quick Exposure Check (QEC) is an advanced exposure assessment method that combines observational assessment and self-reporting. This paper presents an applied study of the QEC methodology, a technique based on questions that will be answered by both the observer and the evaluated worker. The research analysed the activity of manually transferring metal parts (components from the automotive industry) from a trolley on a conveyor belt for processing and, vice versa, taking the processed parts from a conveyor belt and placing them on a trolley, because these activiti...

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Application of the Bowtie Methodology for the Assessment of Ergonomic Risks in the Industrial Field

RECENT - REzultatele CErcetărilor Noastre Tehnice, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Research paper thumbnail of ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION IN INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS - Series: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, MECHANICS, and ENGINEERING, 2021

The main objective the research is to analyze potential of Artificial Intelligence in order to un... more The main objective the research is to analyze potential of Artificial Intelligence in order to understand how it can be integrated to improve ergonomic performance and related safety outcomes. Musculoskeletal disorders are the among the most common and expensive health problems related to occupational environments. In work processes, human operators are continuously submitted to physical, environmental, psychological, and psychosocial stress factors that can affect-amongst others-the musculoskeletal system. The effective identification of major factors that can affect the workers' health requires knowledge from several fields, such as anatomy, physics, mathematics, anthropometry, psychology, sociology, etc. On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence has grown significantly in recent years and has penetrated all fields of activity, including the field of industrial ergonomics. The human-"smart" work equipment interaction is becoming more and more a current activity and this interaction must take place in complete safety and health state. The paper aims to investigate how ergonomic performance can be significantly improved by using Artificial Intelligence. The results obtained will be integrated into operational prevention systems that will be developed in the near future.

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Recent J, 2020

At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such th... more At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such that many employees suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Romania the insurer, who is also in charge of preventive activities, Ministry of Health through labor medicine, which is in charge of preventive activities as well, and Labor Inspection through Territorial Labor Inspectorates, which have control attributions, did not handle problems regarding ergonomics well enough, such that many disorders of the employees are caused by the fact that ergonomic rules are not respected or taken seriously. The present paper carries out a study on the health and safety of Romanian employees. It mainly considers weight lifting, which is an activity found in all companies, and focuses on assessing ergonomic risks. In this first study, employees working on construction sites in Bucharest, Ilfov County and Brasov County participated. These sites are active for at least 10 months. It was revealed that on most sites ergonomic principles are not considered, but most alarming is that they are not even acknowledged. In this sense, this study aims to identify the ergonomic risks, according to the activities carried out, and then, using QERA method, which was developed within this study, to estimate and assess these risks. Following this assessment, a plan with efficient measures is developed which contains actions for informing, training and raising awareness of the employees and employers regarding ergonomic risks while highlighting the benefits of respecting them. A study prior to applying the measures is made and, after 6 months from the time preventive measures have been implemented, positive results concerning the reduction of ergonomic risks can be observed. This is supported by a reduction in the number of ailments. At the same time, an increase in the productivity and efficiency of workers is observed and it results in a reduction in the number of sick days as well as reduced fluctuations of personnel.

Research paper thumbnail of Study on the Assessment and Reduction of Ergonomics Risks in the Construction Field

Recent J., 2020

At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such th... more At national level it is found that ergonomics at work is not given sufficient importance, such that many employees suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Romania the insurer, who is also in charge of preventive activities, Ministry of Health through labor medicine, which is in charge of preventive activities as well, and Labor Inspection through Territorial Labor Inspectorates, which have control attributions, did not handle problems regarding ergonomics well enough, such that many disorders of the employees are caused by the fact that ergonomic rules are not respected or taken seriously. The present paper carries out a study on the health and safety of Romanian employees. It mainly considers weight lifting, which is an activity found in all companies, and focuses on assessing ergonomic risks. In this first study, employees working on construction sites in Bucharest, Ilfov County and Brasov County participated. These sites are active for at least 10 months. It was revealed that on most sites ergonomic principles are not considered, but most alarming is that they are not even acknowledged. In this sense, this study aims to identify the ergonomic risks, according to the activities carried out, and then, using QERA method, which was developed within this study, to estimate and assess these risks. Following this assessment, a plan with efficient measures is developed which contains actions for informing, training and raising awareness of the employees and employers regarding ergonomic risks while highlighting the benefits of respecting them. A study prior to applying the measures is made and, after 6 months from the time preventive measures have been implemented, positive results concerning the reduction of ergonomic risks can be observed. This is supported by a reduction in the number of ailments. At the same time, an increase in the productivity and efficiency of workers is observed and it results in a reduction in the number of sick days as well as reduced fluctuations of personnel.