Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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A Case Study on the Effect of Ergonomic Intervention during the Last Twelve Years after Legal Enforcement for Preventing WMSD

근골격계질환에 대한 정부규제 이후 12년간 인간공학적 개입 효과에 대한 사례연구

  • Received : 2018.10.05
  • Accepted : 2018.10.21
  • Published : 2018.10.31
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Abstract

Objective: This study is to investigate the long-term effect of ergonomic intervention in a manufacturing company after legal enforcement for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). Background: It is rare to measure and follow the risk level of process for twelve years after legal enforcement on WMSD. Method: This study measured and traced; (1) the risk score (frequency ${\times}$ intensity) of KOSHA GUIDE H-9-2016, (2) REBA score and (3) ANSI Z-365 score for 12 years, i.e., four consecutive risk assessment in a company. Results: The risk levels measured by KOSHA GUIDE H-9-2016 and ANSI Z-365 showed significant decrease over four consecutive risk assessment. Conclusion: The results shows that risk levels have decreased significantly since the legal enforcement for preventing WMSD began. Application: It would be useful as basic data to justify the ergonomic intervention in reducing WMSD in manufacturing industries.

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