Title
One set of pliers for more tasks in installation work: The effects on (dis)comfort and productivity
Author
Groenesteijn, L.
Eikhout, S.M.
Vink, P.
TNO Arbeid
Publication year
2004
Abstract
In installation work, the physical workload is high. Awkward postures, heavy lifting and repetitive movements are often seen. To improve aspects of the work situation, frequently used pliers were redesigned to make them suitable for more cutting tasks. In this study these multitask pliers are evaluated in comparison to the originally used pliers in a field study and a laboratory study. For the field study 26 subjects participated divided into two groups according to their type of work. Ten subjects participated in the laboratory study. The multitask plier appeared to result in more comfort during working, more relaxed working and more satisfaction. No differences in productivity were found. In conclusion, the multitask pliers can replace the originally used pliers and are suitable for more tasks than the original pliers. The installation workers have to carry less pliers by using the multitask pliers. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Subject
Ergonomics
Arbeidsproductiviteit
Hand tools
Productivity
User comfort
Construction industry
Cutting
Health risks
Musculoskeletal system
Occupational risks
Heavy lifting
Installation work
Ergonomics
Human experiment
Job performance
Job satisfaction
Male
Manual labor
Productivity
workload
Adult
Consumer Satisfaction
Efficiency
Equipment and Supplies
Hand
Human Engineering
Middle Aged
Occupational Exposure
Pain
Task Performance and Analysis
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2004.03.010
TNO identifier
237965
ISSN
0003-6870
Source
Applied Ergonomics, 35 (5), 485-492
Document type
article