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Development of a Posture Classification Scheme Reflecting the Effects of External Load and Motion Repetition

외부 부하, 동작 반복 효과가 반영된 자세 분류 체계의 개발

  • Kee, Do-Hyung (Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Keimyung University)
  • 기도형 (계명대학교 산업시스템공학과)
  • Published : 2007.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive posture classification scheme considering the effects of external load and motion repetition as well as those of working posture. The scheme was developed based on a series of existing empirical studies dealing with postural classification scheme, effects of external load and motion repetition. Ranges of joint motions, external load and motion repetition were divided into the groups with the same degree of discomforts. Each group was assigned a numerical relative discomfort score of code on the basis of discomfort values for the neutral position of elbow flexion. The criteria for evaluating stress of working postures were proposed based on the four distinct action categories, in order to enable practitioners to apply appropriate corrective actions. The proposed scheme was compared with OWAS, RULA and REBA. The comparison revealed that while the proposed scheme and RULA showed similar results for the working postures with light external load and non-repetitive postures, the former overestimated postural load for postures with moderate or heavy external load and repetitive postures than the latter.

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