Ergonomic assessment of airport shuttle driver tasks using an ergonomic analysis toolset |
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Authors: | Erman Çakıt |
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Institution: | Department of Industrial Engineering, Aksaray University, Turkey |
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Abstract: | This study aimed to (a) evaluate strength requirements and lower back stresses during lifting and baggage handling tasks with the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP) and (b) provide additional analyses using rapid entire body assessment (REBA) and the NASA task load index (TLX) to assess the risks associated with the tasks. Four healthy female shuttle drivers of good health aged between 55 and 60 years were observed and interviewed in an effort to determine the tasks required of their occupations. The results indicated that lifting bags and placing them in a shuttle were high risk for injury and possible changes should be further investigated. The study concluded there was a potential for injury associated with baggage storing and retrieval tasks of a shuttle driver. |
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Keywords: | ergonomics assessment lower back pain postural occupational stressors |
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