The application of ergonomic principles to the design of processes, workplaces and organizations is not only a way to respond to legal requirements but also an indispensable premise for any company seeking to pursue a business logic. This paper shows a cheap and effective method to perform the ergonomic analysis of worker postures in order to optimize productivity and obtain the highest ergonomic ratings. Evaluations were performed for the 5°, 50° and 95° percentiles according to OCRA and NIOSH methods of biomechanical risk assessment. The results highlighted the need for improvements. A virtual simulation using DELMIA® software and the use of workers’ checklists drew attention to problems causing significant physical stress, as identified by ergonomic tools. An ergonomic/ comfort-driven redesign of the work cell was carried out, and CaMAN® software was used to conduct a final comfort-based analysis of the worst workstation in the work cell.
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Naddeo, A., Vallone, M., Cappetti, N., Califano, R., & Di Napoli, F. (2017). Ergonomic-driven redesign of existing work cells: The “Oerlikon Friction System” case. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 0, 1197–1207. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45781-9_120
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