Ergonomic Risk Factors in Ground Handling Operations to Improve Corporate Performance

Ground handling operations can be accepted as the heart of safe flight, beginning from the ground to the air. In ground handling activities where there is tight time pressure, human resources are of great importance in efficient and safe service. This study presents ergonomic risk factors affecting the operational and corporate performance of aircraft ground handling services. Ergonomic related performance fields are identified via expert opinion and a taxonomy focusing on classified error conditions for ground handling services. The taxonomy is developed to improve corporate performance while eliminating ergonomic risks and maintaining a safe working environment. Identified performance risks are intended to be a guide for operational managers in aircraft ground operations in the field of investments, decision making and safe operations.

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Improving Ergonomic Conditions at Hospitality Industry

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478) ◽

10.20525/ijrbs.v8i2.202 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 91-101

Author(s):

Mune Mogol Sever

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Factorial Design ◽

Hospitality Industry ◽

Working Environment ◽

Food Preparation ◽

Job Rotation ◽

Job Tasks ◽

Material Supply ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

This study aims to investigate ergonomic risk factors and improve the process in hotel enterprises. The research focused on the main operational process such as food preparation, material supply, and warehouse, in the kitchen, housekeeping and warehouse departments. In the first step, a checklist is prepared according to ILO, OSHA, NIOSH and IEA documents. In this checklist job tasks, workstations and working environment are subject to the study. After controlled by industry experts checklist implemented and results show that there are some ergonomic risk factors in the kitchen. In order to improve the ergonomic conditions 2³, (3 factors, 2 level) factorial design was put into practice. Results show that the greatest effect is caused by Factor 2 (presence of underfoot mat) comes first, Factor 1 (height of the workbench is at elbow level) comes second and Factor 3 (job rotation) comes third.

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INVESTIGATION OF RISK FACTORS PERCEPTION LEVELS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS FOR WORKERS IN THE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

Euroasia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities ◽

10.38064/eurssh.209 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 85-100

Author(s):

Şenol YAVUZ ◽

Berna GÜR ◽

Özlem ALTINTAŞ

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Private Sector ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Working Environment ◽

Office Workers ◽

Occupational Accidents ◽

Public And Private ◽

Public And Private Sector ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

Workplaces are divided into three as very dangerous, dangerous and less dangerous according to the principle of the work done. When occupational accidents and diseases are mentioned, construction sites and mines are considered. However, although the probability of occupational accidents and diseases is low, most working areas throughout the country are offices. In the offices, there are obligations that the employer must fulfill according to the law numbered 6331. Employees in offices that accommodate employees from all levels of the public and private sector are likely to be exposed to risk factors. Office workers are most exposed to physical, psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors. The employer is likely to prevent work accidents and occupational diseases by providing a healthy and safe working environment for its employees. In this study, a questionnaire consisting of 28 questions was applied to examine the perception levels of physical, psychosocial and ergonomic risk factors for 246 office workers in public and private sector institutions in Samsun. The answers to the questionnaire questions were analyzed with the program "IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0" and the value of "Cronbach Alpha (α)" was found to be 0.667. The fact that α value is in the range of 0.6 <α <0.8 indicates that the study is reliable. As a result of the study, the majority of the participants are women, the 26-33 age group, undergraduate graduates and work in public institutions. We found that the level of perception of psychosocial risk factors depends on monthly income, the level of perception of ergonomic risk factors changes depending on the sector and weekly working period, and the level of perception of physical risk factors does not change depending on demographic data.

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Ergonomic risk factors for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents

Sanitarnyj vrač (Sanitary Inspector) ◽

10.33920/med-08-2011-04 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 37-46

Author(s):

Tamara Anatol'evna Novikova ◽

Vladimir Nikolaevich Dolich ◽

Nanaliya Evgen'evna Komleva ◽

Vyacheslav Alexandrovich Medentsov ◽

Anatoliy Nikolaevich Mikerov

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Musculoskeletal System ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Educational Process ◽

Teaching Aids ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Electronic Computers ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

Prevention of health disorders and sexual development of society is a priority area of hygiene and preventive medicine. The introduction of information and communication technologies into the educational process is a new risk factor for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents. Purpose of the study: assessment of ergonomic risk factors for the development of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents using personal electronic computers as teaching aids. Objects of research: sanitary-hygienic and ergonomic factors of learning conditions with the use of personal computers and the state of the musculoskeletal system of college students. Research in accordance with the requirements of bioethics, after signing the informed consent and their parents. The hygienic factors of the learning environment and the ergonomic characteristics of furniture (tables, work chairs) in computer science classes of the Saratov college were studied. Their assessment is given for compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements and anthropometric indicators of students. A questionnaire survey and physical examination of 308 adolescents were carried out to identify complaints and assess the condition of the musculoskeletal system. It has been established that the organization and ergonomic characteristics of workplaces equipped with electronic computers fully comply with hygienic and ergonomic requirements. This is the cause of postural disorders and the development of disorders of the condition of the musculoskeletal system of students. A high prevalence of clinical signs of disorders of the musculoskeletal system among adolescents was revealed. It has been established that compliance with ergonomic requirements in the organization of workplaces when using personal electronic computers is a prerequisite for the primary prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adolescents. To solve this problem, first of all, it is necessary to provide educational institutions with modern furniture that meets ergonomic requirements.

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Ergonomic risk factors and their association with musculoskeletal disorders among Indian dentist: A preliminary study using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

Indian Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.4103/0970-9290.152202 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 767 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Vineet Golchha ◽

Pooja Sharma ◽

Jitesh Wadhwa ◽

Deepti Yadav ◽

Rahul Paul

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Preliminary Study ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors ◽

Ergonomic Risk

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Determining the musculoskeletal disorders as the most common work-related injuries, especially in the crafts using the OCRA evaluation method

Occupational Medicine ◽

10.18502/tkj.v10i4.1729 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Gh Halvani ◽

H Fallah ◽

R Jafari Nodoushan ◽

A Haji hosseini ◽

H Fallah zadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

High Risk ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

The Body ◽

Working Environment ◽

Work Related ◽

Demographic Questionnaire ◽

Ergonomic Risk Factors

Introduction: The condition of work in handloom weaving industries cause musculoskeletal (MSDS) disorders which are the most prevailing professional problem among weavers. The aim of this research was to determine ergonomic risk factors in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Method: The present study was done through descriptive cross-section method to assess the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the weavers. Our data collection tools were: demographic questionnaire, job Nordic questionnaire and body map prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders to decide the rate of symptoms. Then, we took film from handloom weavers while wearing to know the condition of their bodies. After reviewing the films, the posture marks was assigned to each duty using the Ergo Intelligence software. At the end, data were analyzed via one-way ANOVA and T-test using SPSS ver.20. Results: The results showed that the most frequent incidence of pain in different organs of the body during last year belonged to neck and shoulder. The average OCRA was 3.65.This indicated that most of the handloom weavers (64.4%) are at high risk. Conclusion: According to the re According to the results of OCRA indices, weavers are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, indicating their poor working environment and working conditions, indicating the need for corrective actions.

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