Application Of Ergonomics Analysis And Quality Function Deployment (QFD) To Design A Materials Handling Device

Isa , Halim and Adi , Saptari and Muhammad Hafidz Fazli , Md Fauadi and Radin Zaid, Radin Umar and Tajul Ariffin, Abdullah (2008) Application Of Ergonomics Analysis And Quality Function Deployment (QFD) To Design A Materials Handling Device. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Materials handling device (MHD) widely used in many industries to serve as an effective handling tool for goods. The negligence of meeting the good design requirements of this device may cause injury or discomfort to the workers. Sprains and strain are common injuries experienced by the workers associated with the misuse or poor design of MHD. ln recognition the importance of the MHD design, this study was conducted to redesign the existing MHD for pushing and pulling activities in manufacturing industry using hand pallet truck as a case study. Ergonomics analysis and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) have been integrated to redesign a hand pallet truck so that it can fulfill workers ' requirements plus with safe working practice. Based on the findings, the authors concluded that the integration of ergonomics analysis and QFD was proved to be an effective and scientific solution in designing an ergonomic materials handling device.

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