Possibilities of Inadequate Physical Load Reduction by Ergonomic Rationalization of Working Environment
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Ergonomic rationalization, Key Indicator Method, physical load, Sketchup Pro, working environmentAbstract
‘Human’ is the most important element in the working system: human - machine - environment. It is necessary to ensure the good health condition of workers for continuous production processes. This article is focused on the possibilities of inadequate physical load reduction by partial ergonomic rationalization of working environment - warehouse of building materials. This problem is analysed by using the Key Indicator Method (KIM). This method immediately determines the affecting physical load. Constituent optimization models of the working environment are suggested for reduction by software. The presented method of inadequate physical load reduction is applicable not only in the construction industry but also in engineering.
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