Ergonomics and the Effects of Vibration in Hand-Intensive Work
Ergonomics - Hand Tool Design Ug 2008
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ErgonomicsErgonomics
DR. SITI ZAWIAH MD. DAWALDR. SITI ZAWIAH MD. DAWALDEPT. OF ENGINEERING DESIGN DEPT. OF ENGINEERING DESIGN
AND MANUFACTUREAND MANUFACTUREUNIVERSITY OF MALAYAUNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
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IntroductionIntroduction
Human hand is able to Human hand is able to perform a large variety of perform a large variety of activities ranging from those activities ranging from those that require fine control to that require fine control to others that demand large others that demand large forces.forces.
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Hand tasksHand tasks can be divided: can be divided:
Fine manipulation of objects with little Fine manipulation of objects with little displacement and forces.displacement and forces.
Fast movements toward the object, Fast movements toward the object, requiring moderately accuracy to reach requiring moderately accuracy to reach the target but a fairly small exertion of the target but a fairly small exertion of force. force.
Forceful activities with little or moderate Forceful activities with little or moderate displacementdisplacement
Forceful activities with large Forceful activities with large displacementsdisplacements
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Designing Hand Designing Hand ToolsTools
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Fit the ToolFit the Tool
Hand tools need to fit the Hand tools need to fit the contours of handcontours of hand
Hand tools need to held securely Hand tools need to held securely with straight wrist and suitable with straight wrist and suitable arm posturesarm postures
Hand tools must utilize strength Hand tools must utilize strength and energy capabilities without and energy capabilities without overloading the body. overloading the body.
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Many methods of grippingMany methods of gripping
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Power GripPower Grip
Force parallel to forearmForce parallel to forearm Force at an angle of forearmForce at an angle of forearm Force acting on a moment armForce acting on a moment arm Grip is used for force or holding heavy Grip is used for force or holding heavy
product product
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Pinch Grip Pinch Grip
Tools is held between the distal ends of Tools is held between the distal ends of one or more fingers one or more fingers
4 types:4 types:- Lateral pinchLateral pinch- Pulp pinchesPulp pinches- Palm pinchPalm pinch- Finger pressFinger press
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Avoid Tissue CompressionAvoid Tissue Compression
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Handle DesignHandle Design
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Oblique thrust lineOblique thrust line
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FormfittingFormfitting
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Grip Strength CapabilityGrip Strength Capability
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Pulp Pinch Strength Pulp Pinch Strength CapabilityCapability
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Proper orientation of Proper orientation of power tools in workplacepower tools in workplace