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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2014.33.3.229

Worker-Centered Design for Working Area in the Electronic Industry  

Baik, Sung Wan (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hansung University)
Jeong, Byung Yong (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hansung University)
Shin, Dong Seok (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hansung University)
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Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.33, no.3, 2014 , pp. 229-239 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: This research provides a guideline for working area design in the electronic industry, considering gender differences of physical characteristics. Background: Co-work in the electronic industry requires workers of various physical properties to work cohesively in the conveyor line for mass production. This stresses the need for a worker-centered design of the workplace convenient for all the workers. Method: In this research, the $6^{th}$ Size Korea (National Anthropometric Survey in Korea) report is referred to obtain the design measurements according to age and gender varieties. This information is used to provide the working area guideline concerning conveyor line workers of both genders aged 20 to 40. Results: Physical properties of workers and workplace design principles were obtained for application in the assembly, inspection, and material handling process in the electronic industry. Conclusion: Applying ergonomic design principles can provide safe and comfortable workplace for both genders. Application: This research can be fundamentally used in designing worker-centered workplaces.
Keywords
Conveyor line; Working area; Electronic industry; Worker-Centered design;
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