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http://dx.doi.org/10.7232/JKIIE.2015.41.6.551

Development of Projectile Transfer System to Prevent Musculoskeletal Problems  

Park, Sung Ho (Agency for Defense Development)
Lee, Hae Suk (Agency for Defense Development)
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Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers / v.41, no.6, 2015 , pp. 551-558 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the development of mechanical projectile transfer system to prevent musculoskeletal problems in the firing test range. Prior to 2010, the projectile has been transferred from the worktable to the loading device of 155mm K9 fixed-type artillery by manual. Because the amount of firing test has been increased drastically since 2010, two types of mechanical projectile transfer system were developed to prevent musculoskeletal problems. The NIOSH lift equation and the working posture assessment system such as OWAS, RULA and REBA were used to evaluate the appropriacy of working weight and posture by manual transfer of projectile. The configuration and operation procedure of projectile transfer systems which were developed to improve work efficacy and to reduce the burden of manual transferring were described. The improvements were assessed by the number of processes, the tact time and the working posture assessment for operation of this system by comparing to the manual transfer of projectile.
Keywords
Musculoskeletal disorders; Recommended weight limit; Work posture; Ergonomic improvement; Transfer unit; Firing test range;
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