Designing Ergonomic Safe And Attractive Mining Workplaces

Author : Joel Lööw
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351606751
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces written by Joel Lööw and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mining industry has experienced important improvements with regard to its safety record and work environment. But there is still room for further improvement and the mining industry now faces the challenge of securing a future workforce: The current workforce is aging, and mining work increasingly requires a more qualified workforce. Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces seeks to give an understanding of what must be considered in the design of mining workplaces. By reviewing and discussing the historic and current development of the mining industry as well as problems related to the safety, ergonomics, and attractiveness of mining workplaces, it demonstrates that the challenges facing the mining industry often need to be solved on a case-to-case basis. The processes through which these issues are managed are of significant importance. To facilitate a proactive approach, the book covers the principles of systematic work environment management, together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring. It introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry. This method acknowledges that all relevant stakeholders must be able to influence the design of ergonomic, safe, and attractive mining workplaces. Features Takes a holistic and sociotechnical approach to current and future problems of the mining industry, which normally are dealt with in isolation or through technology Reviews historic, current, and future issues in the mining industry with regards to workplace attractiveness, health, safety, mechanization, automation, and work organization Provides several examples of these issues and attempts to address them (successfully and unsuccessfully) Covers the principles of systematic work environment management together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring for pro-actively dealing with work environment issues Introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry that aims to avoid problems of traditional planning approaches and increase stakeholder and employee participation

Author : Joel Lööw
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135160676X
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces written by Joel Lööw and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mining industry has experienced important improvements with regard to its safety record and work environment. But there is still room for further improvement and the mining industry now faces the challenge of securing a future workforce: The current workforce is aging, and mining work increasingly requires a more qualified workforce. Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces seeks to give an understanding of what must be considered in the design of mining workplaces. By reviewing and discussing the historic and current development of the mining industry as well as problems related to the safety, ergonomics, and attractiveness of mining workplaces, it demonstrates that the challenges facing the mining industry often need to be solved on a case-to-case basis. The processes through which these issues are managed are of significant importance. To facilitate a proactive approach, the book covers the principles of systematic work environment management, together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring. It introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry. This method acknowledges that all relevant stakeholders must be able to influence the design of ergonomic, safe, and attractive mining workplaces. Features Takes a holistic and sociotechnical approach to current and future problems of the mining industry, which normally are dealt with in isolation or through technology Reviews historic, current, and future issues in the mining industry with regards to workplace attractiveness, health, safety, mechanization, automation, and work organization Provides several examples of these issues and attempts to address them (successfully and unsuccessfully) Covers the principles of systematic work environment management together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring for pro-actively dealing with work environment issues Introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry that aims to avoid problems of traditional planning approaches and increase stakeholder and employee participation

Author : Tim Horberry
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439802335
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Factors for the Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Mining Equipment written by Tim Horberry and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machines increasingly pervade the mining industry, reducing manual labor and raising production. While the use of new technologies such as remote control, vision enhancement technologies, continuous haulage, and automated equipment has grown, so has the potential for new health and safety risks. Written by leading experts from Australia and North A

Author : Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781493573882
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomics Processes written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has shown that an ergonomics process that identifies risk factors, devises solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and evaluates the effectiveness of the solutions can lower worker exposure to risk factors and MSDs and improve productivity. A review of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) injury/illness database indicated that 46% of illnesses in 2004 were associated with repetitive trauma and 35% of nonfatal lost days involved material handling during 2001– 2004. Even though these statistics show that MSDs significantly contribute to occupational illnesses and injuries in the U.S. mining industry, few mining companies have implemented an ergonomics process. Despite the many unique challenges in the mining environment, three mining companies partnered with the MSD Prevention Team at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Pittsburgh Research Laboratory to demonstrate that an ergonomics process could be systematically implemented and effectively integrated with existing safety and health programs. Because these three mining companies were very different in organization, culture, and size, the ergonomics processes had to be modified to meet the needs of each company. A description of how these three companies applied ergonomics and the tools and training used to implement their processes is given. Prior to discussing the case studies, general information on the elements of an ergonomics process is provided. Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among people and other elements of a system to optimize their well-being and overall system performance [IEA 2008]. This is generally accomplished by applying ergonomic principles to the design and evaluation of manual tasks, jobs, products, environments, and systems, ensuring that they meet the needs, capabilities, and limitations of people. When integrated with safety and health programs, ergonomics can be viewed as a third leg of a three-pronged risk management approach to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rates. Safety focuses on hazards that may result in traumatic injuries, industrial hygiene concentrates on hazards that may cause occupational disease, and ergonomics addresses risk factors that may result in MSDs and other conditions, such as vibration-related illnesses. By applying ergonomic principles to the workplace with a systematic process, risk factor exposures are reduced or eliminated. Employees can then work within their abilities and are more efficient at performing and completing tasks. The benefits of applying ergonomic principles are not only reduced MSD rates, but also improved productivity and quality of life for workers. The purpose of this document is to provide information on implementing a successful ergonomics process that is part of the organizational culture.

Author : Janet Torma-Krajewski
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781492952886
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomics Processes written by Janet Torma-Krajewski and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2009-02-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this document is to provide information on implementing a successful ergonomics process that is part of the organizational culture. Section I describes the basic elements of the process and then discusses the importance of employee participation in the implementation process. Section II describes how three mining companies implemented ergonomics processes, including lessons learned. Interventions implemented by the mining companies are presented in Section III, along with information on changes to discomfort levels at one of the companies. Section IV describes various tools used when implementing the processes, while section V focuses on training, including a presentation for management that promotes the value of ergonomics processes.

Author : Michael Karmis
Publisher : SME
ISBN 13 : 9780873352000
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mine Health and Safety Management written by Michael Karmis and published by SME. This book was released on 2001 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on instilling a safety culture and fostering the ability to recognize and manage health and safety responsibilities and requirements. It details effective and safety management systems and concentrates on safety and health hazard anticipation, identification, evaluation, and control.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomics-human Factors in Mining written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on how work poses risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker and emphasizes designs that reduce human error and injury. Gives advice, information resources, referrals and links to publications and bibliographic databases.

Author : Geoff Simpson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781138075986
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety written by Geoff Simpson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alan Hedge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781315337388
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomic Workplace Design for Health, Wellness, and Productivity written by Alan Hedge and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Janet Torma-krajewski
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781492998815
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomics and Risk Factor Awareness Training for Miners written by Janet Torma-krajewski and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ergonomics is the science of fitting the work task to the user. It seeks to prevent serious injury by considering designs that accommodate the abilities and limitations of people. Many workers perform tasks that involve exposure to ergonomic risk factors. Musculoskeletal disorders resulting from such exposure account for one-third of all occupational injuries and illnesses reported to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Exposures to risk factors can lead to the development of permanent, disabling injuries, and illnesses that may prevent workers from returning to their jobs and performing simple tasks that are part of their everyday routine. Reducing and eliminating risk factors will lead to healthier employees. The overall objective of Ergonomics and Risk Factor Awareness Training is to help reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from exposures to risk factors. This training is designed specifically for the mining industry and should increase awareness of risk factors and encourage miners to take action to report and reduce their exposures to risk factors. This training package includes two components: Ergonomics and Risk Factor Awareness Training for Instructors - designed to give instructors sufficient information about ergonomics and risk factors to allow them to adequately present similar training to employees.