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Er in Op
Er in Op
Common = Optimization
Ergonomics variables can be optimised by using operational research for optimal conditions
of a process. If the factor of ergonomics like atmosphere, work load, mental and physical
strain of worker and safety measures of a process which are important to monthly/weekly
productivity of a product or band are determined. They can be optimized by operational
research to achieve higher productivity lower costs and better product quality.
Since main goal of operational research is to optimize real world problems. By integrating
ergonomics in operational research, we can improve the factors that contribute toward the
efficiency of worker. We can find the conditions in which in a worker best interact with an
equipment or process.
For examples consider a process that can be done in two ways such as
By applying operational research techniques we can determine how much time a worker
should sit and stand for producing maximum parts.
So the ergonomics can help to improve a process by understanding the constraints and
variables related to worker that can be optimized by using operational research. In this way
ergonomics can introduce a new dimension for optimization in operational research
If we cannot measure a process then we cannot improve it. We can measure various factors
that are related to worker efficiency by anthropometry which involves measurement of
dimension and physical characteristic of body. We can measue various aspects related to
measurement of human body like weight , height , bmi etc.
Static measurement for jobs which involve less or no motion of the worker
Dynamic measurement for jobs which involve motion of works i.e carrying an
equipment
Now by using operational Research we can optimize these measurement such as how much
height should be for a particular job.