Safety of machinery. Ergonomic design principles

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Principles ◽  
Ergonomic Design

scholarly journals Ergonomic Design Principles for CRT Displays

1990 ◽  
Vol 26 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 392-393
Author(s):  
S. Kubota ◽  
T. Ohkubo
Keyword(s):  
Design Principles ◽  
Ergonomic Design

Design and Implementation of the Clamping Device for the Underwater Blast Shoveling

2015 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Design Principles ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
New Device ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Device Model ◽  
Underwater Blast ◽  
Clamping Device

In order to improve underwater blast shoveling reliability, a new device, namely the clamping device with locking function for underwater hydraulic impulsion shovel, was proposed in this paper. First of all, according to the principle of underwater hydraulic impulsion shovel, the existed structures and features of the clamping device are analyzed. Secondly, the clamping device with locking function is presented under used conditions. The design and calculation of the clamping device are presented. Finally, the clamping device model is established based on ergonomic design principles of the clamping device, which proves that the method is feasible and effective.

Including Ergonomics in the Design Process to Address the Risks of Slips, Trips and Falls: Methodology and Application

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Mery ◽  
Marc Lassagne ◽  
Jonathan McGregor
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
General Methodology ◽  
Offshore Installations ◽  
Maritime Industries ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Classification Society ◽  
Fatal Injuries

Much effort has been spent by the offshore and maritime industries in order to improve the safety of the vessels and installations. However, accidents such as Slips, Trips & Falls (STFs) still need to be particularly addressed since their likelihood and severity are often underestimated. According to a study by Jensen et al. [1], they cause more than 40% of non-fatal injuries onboard and a study by the American Club P&I [2] asserts they are responsible for 23% of the cost of claims for illness and injury. The best way to prevent personnel from slipping, tripping and falling is to integrate safety early in the design of the ships or offshore installations. This paper describes the way a classification society has developed guidelines based on ergonomic design principles in order to improve the design of the means of access onboard ships. The outcome of this exercise is to increase the safety of surveyors, seafarers and sea-going personnel who inspect, operate or work aboard the vessels. The methodology we used featured a two step approach: a risk analysis based on feedback from surveyors and other sources was performed; an anthropometric analysis was then used to establish the guidelines. Both exercises are detailed in the paper along with the resulting guidance. We show how this work is a first step towards a more general methodology for the inclusion of ergonomic consideration in the design process.

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