Case Studies

Real life examples in which ergonomics hazards have been addressed.   Each case study consists of a task description, ergonomic risk factors, administrative or design solutions, comments, and vendor information. Before and after illustrations accompany each study were available.

Metal Tube Cutting

Warehouse Carrying

Palletizing Boxes

Install Windshield Molding - Secure Grill

Install Windshield Molding - Apply Sealant And Install Molding

Install Backglass From Outside - Install Glass

Install Backglass From Outside - Install Cargo Light

Install Headlamps

Brake Assembly - Install Drums On Compact/Midsize Cars

Carrier Assembly - Load Station

Drill Spindle

Moving Storage Drums

Door Assembly Operation

Feeding Wide Layers of Material to Large Bandage-Making Machine

Feeding Sutures to Semi-Automatic Winding (SAW) Machine

Skin Stapler Assembly and Welding Operation

Beverage Delivery

Maintenance and Distribution of Weight in Hand Trucks Used in Beverage Delivery

Hand Truck Delivery

U - Hose Assembly Operation

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Transmission Assembly Operation

Manufacturing Steel Furniture

Parachute Packing Shop

Recycle Warehouse Operation

Toyota's Motor Manufacturing Assembly

3M Pilots Ergonomic Program

Unloading and Scanning Groceries

Design and Manufacturing Mainframe Computers

Shoe Manufacturing Procedures

Computer Related Tasks

Rear Vehicle Seat Assembly

Nursing Patients and Laundry

Nutrition Services

Office Workstations

Low-Force Activation Buttons

Trocar Assembly

Knob Twist Fixture

Instrument Test Fire Fixture

Quality Control Inspection

Manufacturing Industrial Equipment

Manual Delivery

Box Building and Closing

Computer Workstations

Loading and Installing Aircraft Galley Cart Lifts

Loading and Installing Aircraft Seats

Loading Aircraft Stow Bins

Television Workstation

School Custodians

Automotive Component Assembly Operation

Motor and Equipment Assembly

Clerical Worker

PPG Industries of Pittsburgh

Travelers Indemnity Co.

Siemens Automotive

Silicon Graphics Inc.

Newport News Shipbuilding

Deere and Company