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Cognitive Ergonomics 2
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y Cognitive ergonomics studies cognition in worksettings, in order to optimize human well-being and
system performance. It is a subset of the larger field ofhuman factors and ergonomics.
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The definition of the field
Amultidisciplinary science that seeks to conform the workplace and all of
its physiological aspects to the worker
E. R. Vaidogas, Lectures on OSH 4
Ergonomics = human engineering = human factors
Ergono ics = the science of fitting the job to the worker
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Domains of ergonomics
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International Ergonomics Association:
Physical ergonomicshuman anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as
they relate to physical activity
(wor ing postures, materials andling, repetitive movements, wor relatedmusculos eletal disorders, wor place layout, safety and ealt .)
Cognitive ergonomics: mental processessuc asperception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions
among humans and other elements of a system
(mental wor load, decision-ma ing, s illed performance, uman-computer interaction,uman relia ility, wor stress and training as t ese may relate to uman-system design.)
Organizational ergonomics: the optimization of sociotechnical systemsincluding t eirorganizational structures, policies, and processes(communication, crew resource management, wor design, design ofwor ing times,teamwor , participatory design, community ergonomics, cooperative wor , newwor
paradigms, virtual organizations, telewor , and quality management.)
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The traditional application
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Workplace design and work organisation
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Muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55ercen age
usculos ele al disorders 52%
S ress depression anxie y 18%
Lung disorders 8%
Cardiovascular disorders 4%
Headac es visual a igue 3%
Hearing disorders 3%
In ec ious diseases 3%
S in pro lems 3%
O er 6%
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Work related heath problems by diagnosis group (EU-15, 1999)
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Dealing withMSDs 2/10
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Factors contributing to the development of s (1/ )
h sical factors:
Forceapplication, e.g. lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, useof tools
Repetitionofmovements Awkwardandstaticpostures, e.g. with handsaboveshoulder level,
or prolongedstandingandsitting Local compressionof toolsandsurfaces Vibration Coldorexcessive heat oor lighting, e.g. cancauseanaccident igh noise levels, e.g. causing the body to tense
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Dealing withMSDs 3/10
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Factors contributing to the development of s ( / )
Organisational and ps chosocial factors:
Demanding work, lack ofcontrol over the tasksperformed, and low
levelsofautonomy Low levelsof job satisfaction Repetitive, monotonous work, at a high pace Lack ofsupport fromcolleagues, supervisorsandmanagers
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Dealing withMSDs 4/10
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Factors contributing to the development of s ( / )
Individual factors:
Priormedical history P
hysical capacity Age Obesity Smoking
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Dealing withMSDs 5/10
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European prevention approach
1. Avoid risks & evaluate risks which can not be avoided
. Combat the risks at source
. Adapt the work to the individual, especially the design ofwor places,the choice ofwor equipment and the choice ofwor ing and production
methods, with a view, in particular, to alleviating monotonous wor andwor at a predetermined wor -rate and to reduce their effect on health
4. Adapt to technical progress
5. Replace the dangerous by the non-dangerous or less dangerous
. evelop a coherent overall prevention policy wh
ich
covers tech
nology,organisation of wor , wor ing conditions, social relationships and theinfluence of factors related to the wor ing environment
7. ive collective protective measures priority over individualprotective measures
. ive appropriate instructions to workers
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E ample 1: solutions to manual handling risks
Lifting cast parts before and after the introduction of lifting/tippingcontainers
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Dealing withMSDs 7/10
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E ample : work at a pharmaceutical plant
Before and after adjustments were made to a workstation
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Dealing withMSDs 8/10
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E ample : operator at assembly line for transformers
Before - working with raised armand elevated shoulder
After - automated conveyor ofadjustable height
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Dealing withMSDs 9/10
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E ample 4: awkward work posture in construction
A special device introduced to protect knees. The device also functionsas a stool
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E ample 5: manoeuvring trolley
Altering the handle height on this trolley improves posture andreduces effort required to push it
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Control room ergonomics 1/3
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The origin of the problem
The control room at Vsters old power plant (around 19 0)
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Control room ergonomics 2/3
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Increasing amount of information
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Control room ergonomics 3/3
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Concentrating the operators information
Cube display wall
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To end of part eleven
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