Job Analysis of Laser Cell Operator

KIN 420: Occupational Biomechanics Group #5 Brandyn McCarthy, Jake Tennant, Jonathan Park, Inhan Song, Michael Wulff

Introduction
Laser Cell Operator Retrieve raw materials from the steel bins. Load and unload the tooling with raw material. Use hand held grinder to rid of burs from cuts. Rack the parts into steel bins.

Risk Factors

Retrieve and place the JK Uppers.

Load and Unload the JK Uppers. Grinder posture and design.

Tasks 1 & 4 (retrieve/load bins)

Risk factors: - Extreme torso flexion - Extended reach

Tasks 1 & 4 (retrieve/load bins)

Methods of Assessment o 3DSSPP, NIOSH, RULA, Energy Expenditure

Results/Discussion o 3DSSPP: L4/L5 ~3,000N < 3400N sufficient strength: 26 - 67% population o NIOSH: 0.68 o RULA: score = 6 o Energy: 3.68 Kcal/min < 5 Kcal/min

Tasks 1 & 4 (retrieve/load bins)

Recommendations/Implementation

o rotating platform, self-adjusting height

Tasks 1 & 4 (retrieve/load bins)

Recommendations/Implementation

o rotating platform ($2,000 each) rotate 360 degrees & adjust height L4/L4 to 1921 N*, RULA to 3 , % capable to ~90* o change step to ramp ($100 - $200) energy expenditure from 3.68 to 3.56 Kcal/min step tripping hazard

*for 50th percentile female

Tasks 2 & 3 (Load/Unload Tooling)

Video of task: Major Concerns:

Horizontal Hand Location = 65cm Vertical Hand

Location = 150cm

Hand Load = 4kg

Tasks 2 & 3 (Load/Unload Tooling)

Analysis Tools:

RULA: 6 - Investigation & changes soon

3DSSPP - 67% females capable

NIOSH (Loading):
o o o

Beginning: RWL = 15.35 kg & LI = 0.26 End: RWL = 5.87 kg & LI = 0.68 Actual part weight = 4kg

Tasks 2 & 3 (Load/Unload Tooling)

Recommendations:

Engineering Controls:
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Modify tooling to rotate lower & closer ($$$$) Removeable ramp to tooling (20cm) ($100-200) Female % Capable increases 67 - 81% RULA decreases 6 - 3 NIOSH changes 0.68 0.48

Administrative Controls:
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Job Rotation

Task 5
Major Concerns: - Ulnar Deviation - 'Poor' Hand Tool Design - Right handed-tool

Video:

Task 5
Analysis Tools
- RULA

- CCOHS Guidelines

Task 5

Characteristic of Hand Tool Tool shape Direction of force is in-line with forearm and wrist (typically horizontal) Handle length Handle diameter (power grip)

CCOHS Guideline Slightly contoured

Dimensions of Grinder Hand Slightly contoured

Potential Hazard (Y/N) N

Bent handle

Pistol grip

> 100 mm (ideally 115 - 120 mm) 30 - 45 mm

140 mm 35 mm Metallic, Fairly Smooth Surface 1 kg, One handle 5 cm

N N Y N N

Material and texture Non-slip, nonof handles conductive materials Tool weight (< 1 kg) Power Tool Trigger (Length) One handle 5 cm

Task 5
Recommendations: New Grinder ($70-155$)

- Compressible Handle Material

- Angulation of Tool Head

- Trigger Re-location
- "Bend" the tool

Summary
Task Problem Tasks 1&4 Excessive Trunk Flexion and Upper Limb Posture Inefficient Energy Expenditure Tasks 2&3 90 Shoulder Flexion Solution 4 Rotating Platforms Cost $8,000 ~ $8,400

Ramp

$100 - $200

Removable Riser Job Rotation

$35 ~ 100 $0 $70 ~ 155

Task 5

Grinder Design

New Grinder - Compressive Handle Material - Angulation of Tool Head - Changing Trigger Location