Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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Biomechanical Measuring Techniques for Evaluation of Workload

작업부하 평가를 위한 생체역학적 측정방법

  • Kim, Jung-Yong (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Park, Ji-Soo (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Cho, Young-Jin (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hanyang University)
  • 김정룡 (한양대학교 산업경영공학과) ;
  • 박지수 (한양대학교 산업경영공학과) ;
  • 조영진 (한양대학교 산업경영공학과)
  • Received : 2010.07.11
  • Accepted : 2010.07.14
  • Published : 2010.08.31
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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.

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