Work Design; Work Capacity; Workload; Biomechanics; Electromyography
Issue Date
2010-08
Publisher
대한인간공학회
Citation
대한인간공학회지, v. 29, NO. 4, Page. 445-453
Abstract
It is necessary to quantitatively evaluate the workload of workers in order to improve the level of safety and efficiency as well as to prevent workers from musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study is to introduce biomechanical methods that are largely used to quantitatively evaluate workload. The biomechanical methods use kinematics and kinetics to analyze the movement and force of biomechanical body. Motion analysis, joint angle measurement, ground reaction force,mathematical model, and electromyography (EMG) were introduced as a tool or device for biomechanical evaluation. In this study, the special feature of each method was emphasized and important tips for field measurement were summarized.
The information and technique disclosed in this summary can be used to evaluate and design the workplace better by effectively control the workload of field workers.