Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회)
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A Case Study on the Effect of Ergonomics Program in Shipbuilding Industry during the Last Ten Years

  • Jeong, Hyun-Wook (HSE Operation Team, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) ;
  • Kim, Yu-Chang (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Dong-eui University)
  • Received : 2012.01.16
  • Accepted : 2012.01.16
  • Published : 2012.02.29
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Abstract

Objective: The Work-related musculoskeletal disorders(WMSDs) have been a problem on industrial occupational safety and health in Korean shipyard industry. It has been a big social problem. Background: As a result, Korean government enacted a law to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at work and some major companies have already implemented an ergonomics program. Method: This paper presents a study on the effect of an ergonomics program in a Korean shipbuilding company during the last ten years. Conclusion: The Incidence of WMSDs, the worker's compensation cost and the lost time were decreased after implementation of the ergonomics program. Application: The results of the publishing will help efficient operation of MSDs prevention activity in other companies.

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