Anjelica Mendoza, Alec Smith, Sin-Ning Liu, Joseph W Hendricks, S Camille Peres, Farzan Sasangohar
{"title":"One Procedure Change Process, Two Interpretations: A Qualitative Exploration of Differences in User and Administrative Perceptions.","authors":"Anjelica Mendoza, Alec Smith, Sin-Ning Liu, Joseph W Hendricks, S Camille Peres, Farzan Sasangohar","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2408028","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2408028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSStandard operating procedures (SOPs) in complex industrial settings require a process for change management which can accommodate updates and adapt to changing tasks, roles, and tools. Interviews with users and administrators of SOPs in a large petrochemical company revealed contrasting perceptions of the procedural change process. Administrators (those who write or oversee the procedures, such as at the mid-level management level or \"blunt end\" of the process) perceived the change process as transparent, accessible, and encouraging for users of procedures at the sharp end, whereas users themselves perceived the process to be opaque and futile. Given the critical role of effective procedures in maintaining a safe workplace, these findings have important implications for ergonomics and human factors practitioners. Considerations for designing SOP change management should include accounting for process change transparency, emphasizing the importance of employee buy-in, and effectively communicating about procedures, policies, and safety in the change management.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"211-223"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142333834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Frictional Performance of Geometrically Modified Footwear Outsoles with Obliquely Oriented Tread Patterns.","authors":"Shubham Gupta, Dishant Sharma, Rohan Singla, Arnab Chanda","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2430199","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2430199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSWe systematically examined the effect of obliquely-oriented shoe tread channels on traction performance, by manipulating tread angle, thickness, and gap width across 24 outsole designs. Through robotic slipping tribotesting and computational fluid dynamics modeling, outsoles with a tread inclination angle of 75 and 105 degrees, 2 mm tread thickness, and 5 mm gap width exhibited superior dry and wet traction. This work introduces experimental and computational techniques, offering potential for footwear manufacturers and those who prefer formal shoes to understand the effect of designs on the slip-resistance of a footwear for better safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"233-245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142752456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Lind, V Elango, L Hanson, D Högberg, D Lämkull, P Mårtensson, A Syberfeldt
{"title":"Multi-Objective Optimization of an Assembly Layout Using Nature-Inspired Algorithms and a Digital Human Modeling Tool.","authors":"Andreas Lind, V Elango, L Hanson, D Högberg, D Lämkull, P Mårtensson, A Syberfeldt","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2362726","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2362726","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSIn the context of Industry 5.0, our study advances manufacturing factory layout planning by integrating multi-objective optimization with nature-inspired algorithms and a digital human modeling tool. This approach aims to overcome the limitations of traditional planning methods, which often rely on engineers' expertise and inputs from various functions in a company, leading to slow processes and risk of human errors. By focusing the multi-objective optimization on three primary targets, our methodology promotes objective and efficient layout planning, simultaneously considering worker well-being and system performance efficiency. Illustrated through a pedal car assembly station layout case, we demonstrate how layout planning can transition into a transparent, cross-disciplinary, and automated activity. This methodology provides multi-objective decision support, showcasing a significant step forward in manufacturing factory layout design practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"175-188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tricia Lynn Salzar, Kaysey N Aguilar, Matthew Lee Smith, Adam Pickens, Gang Han, Grace Anderson, Mark E Benden
{"title":"Stand-Capable Workstations Reduce Occupational Sedentary Time Among Administrative Workers.","authors":"Tricia Lynn Salzar, Kaysey N Aguilar, Matthew Lee Smith, Adam Pickens, Gang Han, Grace Anderson, Mark E Benden","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2362720","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2362720","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSIn this study, we found that workers who use stand-biased desks stood more and sat less during their workday compared to workers who use traditional desks. Stand-biased users also experienced significantly less lower back discomfort compared to both traditional and sit-stand workstation users. Based on these findings, we recommend that the use of stand-biased workstations be considered when designing or renovating work office workspaces. The health risks of sedentary behavior are inherent in most office work, but these risks can be alleviated with intentional equipment choices. Using stand-biased desks can encourage workers to move more throughout the workday without their productivity or comfort being disturbed.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"162-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jessa M Davidson, Colin D McKinnon, Clark R Dickerson, Jack P Callaghan
{"title":"An Assessment of Back and Shoulder Postures in Single-Handed Exertions: Expanding Ergonomic Reaching Guidelines to Consider Lumbar Spine Axial Twist.","authors":"Jessa M Davidson, Colin D McKinnon, Clark R Dickerson, Jack P Callaghan","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2402690","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2402690","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational applicationsAcross a series of standing single-handed exertions performed at different lateral angles, distances, heights, and loads, lumbar axial twist exceeded an angular threshold of 9° in select exertions. Specifically, 9° of rightward axial twist was exceeded for all exertions performed laterally (90° from the body midline). Additionally, for those at the body midline, 9° of leftward axial twist was exceeded for upward exertions and exertions performed at far distances (tertiary reach envelope). Further, the data supports that for many exertions, lumbar flexion-extension and shoulder elevation would be unlikely to increase the potential for injury as angles remained within the <i>in vivo</i> lumbar neutral zone and were not considered overhead. Given the relationship between lateral hand exertions and lumbar axial twist, it is generally recommended that standing single-handed exertions not be performed beyond 60° from the midline. In addition to the current recommendations related to reach distance, future ergonomic reach envelope guidelines could benefit from incorporating recommendations on reach angle from the body midline.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"189-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Hand Grip and Center of Mass Location on Muscle Activity While Manipulating a Surgical Table Segment.","authors":"Jacob J Banks, Heather Kooiker, Neal E Wiggermann","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2402697","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2402697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSHand grip location relative to the center of mass of an object can impact the activity of trunk and upper limb muscles. Aligning the hand grip location with the center of mass in the anterior/posterior direction minimizes muscle activity. Whether a proximal or distal grip requires more effort appears to be muscle dependent. Our work illustrates how design features influencing hand grip and center of mass location, such as handles and hand-operated mechanisms, can impact the user. Reducing physical effort <i>via</i> design is important to improve usability and help mitigate the high incidence of musculoskeletal injury resulting from manual materials handling tasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"12 3","pages":"203-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142395731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lasse Schrøder Jakobsen, Afshin Samani, Kevin Desbrosses, Mark de Zee, Pascal Madeleine
{"title":"In-Field Training of a Passive Back Exoskeleton Changes the Biomechanics of Logistic Workers.","authors":"Lasse Schrøder Jakobsen, Afshin Samani, Kevin Desbrosses, Mark de Zee, Pascal Madeleine","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2359371","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2359371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSOccupational exoskeletons receive rising interest in industry as these devices diminish the biomechanical load during manual materials handling. Still, we have limited knowledge when it comes to in-field use. This gap often contributes to failure in the implementation of exoskeleton in industry. In this study, we investigated how a training protocol consisting of in-field use of a passive back exoskeleton affected the biomechanics of logistic workers. More specifically, we focused on how the variation of the muscular and kinematic patterns of the user was altered after exoskeleton training. We found that training had a positive effect on exoskeleton use, as a relative decrease of 6-9% in peak back muscle activity was observed post-training. Additionally, training decreased knee flexion by 6°-16°, indicating a more stoop lifting technique. The findings point at the potential benefits of applying a training approach when implementing a back-supporting exoskeleton in logistics.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"149-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141319085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human-Robot Collaboration in Occupational Settings: An Introduction to the Special Issue.","authors":"Sol Lim, H. Hsiao, X. Xu","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2023.2339620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2023.2339620","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" 8","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140688652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sophie Pagard, S. Mathiassen, E. Brulin, Thomas Rudolfsson, David M Hallman
{"title":"Effects of a Participative Workplace Intervention on Work Strategies and Expectations of Availability Among Office-Based Employees With Flexible Work Arrangements.","authors":"Sophie Pagard, S. Mathiassen, E. Brulin, Thomas Rudolfsson, David M Hallman","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2024.2329109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2024.2329109","url":null,"abstract":"Occupational ApplicationsWork strategies changed following a participatory workplace intervention among office-based employees with flexible work arrangements (FWA). Also, the intervention likely led to clearer rules and routines for FWA within the work group. As FWA increases, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important to revise work strategies for both the individual and the work group. The results of this study are relevant in the context of interventions that can support organizations and employees in adopting work strategies promoting good working conditions and health in FWA.","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"56 13","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140748682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Literature Review on Safety Perception and Trust during Human-Robot Interaction with Autonomous Mobile Robots That Apply to Industrial Environments.","authors":"Justin M Haney, Ci-Jyun Liang","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2023.2283537","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2023.2283537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational ApplicationsAutonomous mobile robots are used in manufacturing and warehousing industries, to transport material across the facility and deliver parts to work cells. Human workers might encounter or interact with these robots in aisle ways or at their workstation. It is important to consider factors that impact worker safety and trust when implementing autonomous mobile robots in the workplace. This paper reviews prior research that aims to improve the safety of human-robot interaction with autonomous mobile robots and identifies needs for future research. Researchers used a variety of questionnaires and behavioral assessment methods to measure perceived safety. Factors such as robot appearance, approach speed, and approach direction, significantly affect perceived safety. Additionally, projection of signals on the floor, turn signals, and haptic communication devices, can improve the predictability and overall safety of robot navigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"6-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11076167/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139378850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}