ERGONOMIC AND NOISE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE OPERATOR OF A DYNAMIC TESTING MACHINE

Martina LOVRENIĆ-JUGOVIĆ, Jasna LEDER HORINA, Joseph MARTON, Tanja JURČEVIĆ LULIĆ

Abstract


The aim of this study is to determine what posture the operator of the dynamic testing machine should use at work to maintain good health. In the proposed paper, a posture assessment using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) ergonomic method is performed for the operator's work when changing the jaws of the dynamic testing machine without or with the use of a step ladder. The documented postures were evaluated using a worksheet and the ErgoFellow 3.0 software suite, applying the REBA method. The research results have been used for recommendations for the operator to take preventive measures and wears hearing protective equipment such as earplugs or earmuffs during the cyclic tests. In addition, it is necessary to carry out regular hearing tests.

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