Applying ergonomics on worker's posture: A case study of Thien Phu glass company

Abstract

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) have been a substantial concern in production for many decades which challenge the researcher and manager to study and make changes in order to improve current workplace to prevent any risks and provide a pleasant work condition for employees. That is the aim of this study at the very first moment when observing the processing procedure of double doors in Thien Phu Glass company. After recording the current workstations, the research starts to evaluate through Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Principle of Motion Economy to seek for the problems on worker‘s postures. Then, some advices are given as well as tools requirements to improve the pose of employees and reduce the probability of risk occurrence.