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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2007.26.3.045

An Implementation Case of Ergonomics Program at a Shipbuilding Company  

Pyo, Yeon (Graduate School, Hansung University)
Jeong, Byung-Yong (Department of Industrial Systems Engineering, Hansung University)
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Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.26, no.3, 2007 , pp. 45-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
Shipbuilding workers are potentially exposed to ergonomic hazards in the manufacturing process. The purpose of this study is to describe the impact of an ergonomic intervention and the implementation effect of ergonomics program at a shipbuilding company. This study portrays an implementation procedure of ergonomics program over a period of two years concerning ergonomic hazard analysis and improvement, along with medical management. After implementation of the ergonomics program, the productivity improved, and the rate of accidental incidents decreased, also the loss of workdays decreased largely. The implementation effect of ergonomics program presented in this study can be used to provide baseline information for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the shipbuilding industry.
Keywords
Musculoskeletal disorders; Ergonomics Program; Shipbuilding Industry;
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