Sewing machine operation: workstation adjustment, working posture, and workers’ perceptions

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Delleman, N.J.

Dul, J.
At a traditional sewing machine workstation professional operators worked at ten different combined adjustments of table height, desk slope, and pedal position. Working posture and workers’ perceptions were measured. Two recommendations were formulated in order to minimize the load on the musculoskeletal system during operation, i.e. (1) the table desk should be adjusted between 5 and 15 cm above elbow height in a seated posture, (2) the table desk should be given a slope (indication: 10°) and the pedal should be positioned as far under the table as considered comfortable (indication: pedal axis behind the needle).
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Working conditionsSeat comfortErgonomic recommendationsMusculoskeletal loadSewing machine operationWorkers' perceptionsWorking postureWorkstation adjustmentMusculoskeletal systemSensory perceptionSewing machinesErgonomicsBody postureJob performanceMan machine interactionPerceptionWorkloadNaaimachinesLichaamshoudingFysieke arbeidsbelastingWerkruimteRSIChronische klachtenKortcyclisch werkZiekteverzuimSociaal verzuim
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15965
Repository link
https://resolver.tno.nl/uuid:afefc40d-f9fe-45ac-acd6-6606011200ab
Source
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 30(6), pp. 341-353.
Collation
12 p.
Pages
341-353
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