The Biomechanics And Ergonomics Of The Impact Of Anti-Fatigue Mats On Decreasing Whole Body Vibration

Keywords

Biomechanics; Comfort; Ergonomics at work; Mats; Whole body vibration atigue

Abstract

The standardization effort in vibration’s field has unfolded the interests of industries. This research aimed at better understanding of the impact of vibration on human body. In the past years, healthcare centers and manufacturers started to equip the workplace with Anti-fatigue Mats (AFM) for the improvement of the working conditions and quality at work. This study analyzed the impact of AFM on the reduction of vibrations transmitted during the weekly activity of manufacturing workers. Seven AFM marketed by Notrax Premium Superior Manufacturing Group were tested. The laser vibrometry technique was used in order to measure vibratory displacements at various points. Under the effect of the vibrations, AFM behaved differently according to their structure and geometries. In comparison, the values obtained showed that AFM absorbed the vibration. It permitted to decrease the risks of ligamentous, or articular pathologies, which can affect employees at work. Taking into account, different results obtained showing that AFM could be used effectively in different areas of workplace, such as in medical or manufacturing settings, in order to improve working conditions.

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Publication Title

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

Volume

602

Number of Pages

60-66

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60825-9_7

Socpus ID

85022347496 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85022347496

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