Computerized ergonomic analysis in manufacturing: A results‐oriented approach for the practitioner

Abstract

For ergonomics to be effectively implemented within an organization, nonspecialists in ergonomics organized in cross-functional teams need the tools and the knowledge to perform. A worksite analysis and problem-solving process, assisted by computer programs, can enable the organization's personnel to do the following: identify and prioritize the problems; solve the problems, often with minimal cost; and document results. This paper describes the use of ergonomics checklists and detailed ergonomics task analysis within the system. A case based on the computerized analysis illustrates the method. @ 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.