Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist

Leonard O'Sullivan; Timothy Gallwey

Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist

Leonard O'Sullivan
, Timothy Gallwey

University of Limerick

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Abstract

Ergonomics approaches to risk of musculo skeletal disorders are often reactive rather than proactive, an approach supported by a lack of ergonomics expertise, especially in small to medium size companies. However, the EU framework directive on health and safety at work (89/391/EEC) demands a comprehensive risk assessment by the employer. Further, the machinery directive (89/392/EEC), demands a comprehensive risk assessment at an early design stage. Presented are the results of field studies that have identified suitable risk evaluation methods for electronics assembly and rework tasks. To assist non-expert ergonomists, a risk reduction module is also presented. Combined, the risk evaluation and risk reduction approachs presented here provide a framework for reducing musculoskeletal disorders in line with EU safety directives.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management
Publisher	Springer New York LLC
Pages	173-183
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	0387230653, 9780387230658
Publication status	Published - 2005
Event	IFIP TC5/WG5.7 International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management - Karlsruhe, Germany Duration: 5 Oct 2003 → 9 Oct 2003

Publication series

Name	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume	160
ISSN (Print)	1868-4238

Conference

Conference	IFIP TC5/WG5.7 International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Karlsruhe
Period	5/10/03 → 9/10/03

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

Assessment
Interventions
Musculoskeletal disorders
Risk

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O'Sullivan, L., & Gallwey, T. (2005). Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist. In Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management (pp. 173-183). (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 160). Springer New York LLC.

O'Sullivan, Leonard ; Gallwey, Timothy. / Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work : A software tool for the non-ergonomist. Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management. Springer New York LLC, 2005. pp. 173-183 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology).

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O'Sullivan, L & Gallwey, T 2005, Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist. in Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 160, Springer New York LLC, pp. 173-183, IFIP TC5/WG5.7 International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management, Karlsruhe, Germany, 5/10/03.

Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist. / O'Sullivan, Leonard; Gallwey, Timothy.
Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management. Springer New York LLC, 2005. p. 173-183 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 160).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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O'Sullivan L, Gallwey T. Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist. In Integrating Human Aspects in Production Management - IFIP TC5/WG5.7 Proceedings of the International Conference on Human Aspects in Production Management. Springer New York LLC. 2005. p. 173-183. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology).

Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction tools for electronics assembly work: A software tool for the non-ergonomist

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