REBA AND RULA ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENTS OF OPERATORS IN A MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKSHOP OF A TEXTILE FACTORY

Dilara MUHACIR, Muhammed İdris AKTAŞ, Eren ÖZCEYLAN

Abstract


This study includes the determination of the skeletal and muscular system disorders occurring in the operators working in the maintenance and repair department of a textile company that requires labor intensive operations. To determine the risk scores for the jobs performed by the operators in the maintenance and repair unit, REBA and RULA approaches are applied. As a result of the studies, it was decided to apply the mechanical parts in place in a way that minimizes the risk levels as improvement suggestions for clamping, milling and turning operations that require urgent intervention. It is planned to apply the study in the future periods with various ergonomic evaluation methods in departments other than the maintenance and repair unit.


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