Ergonomics evaluation of design studio at FKM UTeM

Ahmad Khairi, Muhammad Irsyad (2019) Ergonomics evaluation of design studio at FKM UTeM. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Ergonomics is the way to plan or organize workplace environments structure and systems to fit the users so that any harmful pains will be reduced. Ergonomics applies to the design of everything including work areas, sports and relaxation, wellness and personal safety which promote health and safety and maximizing productivity. Attention to the principles of ergonomics helps to decrease accidents and disorders in the workplace, resulting in compensation expenses for employees, medical claims and loss of working time. The aim of this project is to design and analyse student’s body posture at the workstation during studio activities by using CAD software design CATIA V5R20. It is used for 3D modelling and ergonomics analysis. In this project, there are three concepts that have been proposed and the selection method used to find out the best concepts for further detailed design in the next step. The best designs of the concept were selected based on criteria stated in the evaluation of Pugh Selection Matrix and Weighted Decision Matrix. Selection design was analysed using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) to achieve the results of ergonomics analysis. The final ergonomics score indicates a score of 2 for the new selection model. The new selection structure guarantees that the user's body is in a secure and stable place to lower back, neck and hip joint stress

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