| Document ID (ISN) | 74149 |
| CIS number |
99-2071 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0342-5681 - Bergbau |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Bauer M., Homberg F. |
| Title |
Experience with the ergonomic design of machines and its effects on strain and risks to operators |
| Original title |
Erfahrungen mit ergonomischer Gestaltung von Arbeitsmaschinen und Auswirkungen auf die Belastung und Gefährdung der Fahrer [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1999, Vol.50, No.1, p.18-22. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Abstract |
The results of ergonomic evaluations of the design of older and newer wheel loaders and power shovels used in handling and transporting coal in mines and storage sites are summarized. Shortcomings in ergonomic design were found in all equipment tested and included the steps leading to and from the operator's cabin as well as the design of the driver's seat, ventilation and air conditioning system, glare protection and illumination. Acceleration measurements of the vibrations on the driver's seat and cabin frame yielded values on the seat double those on the frame, both in older and newer equipment. Improvements carried out as a consequence of the evaluations led to increases in productivity, job satisfaction and motivation of the operators. The number of accidents causing injuries and damage dropped. Topics: coal mining; design of equipment; drivers cabs; drivers seats; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; glare; lighting; loaders; materials handling; power shovels; ventilation; vibration. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ergonomics; power shovels; coal mining; design of equipment; loaders |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
materials handling; lighting; vibration; glare; drivers seats; ventilation; ergonomic evaluation; drivers cabs |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Materials handling and storage
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Mining and quarrying
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