journal article·2014-03Open access

Virtual simulation of production line for ergonomics evaluation

Ming Chen, Jin-Fei Liu

Advances in Manufacturing· Volume 2· Issue 1

Abstract

To avoid ergonomic problems in the early planning stages of a production line and achieve more satisfactory planning and design, ergonomic simulation is particularly important in digital production line planning. An ergonomics analysis method is presented by using two theories: Ovako working posture analysis system (OWAS) and Burandt-Schultetus hand-arm force analysis (BSHA). The processes of ergonomics analysis and simulation are discussed based on a platform of process simulation and process designer. As an example, the paper shows how ergonomics problems are considered in production line planning to make a better choice between different production line planning schemes.
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OpenAlex topics: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Assembly Line Balancing Optimization

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