PROBLEMS page 172
ANSWERS
1. From Table 5.1:
Arm Length = shoulder height (3)
knuckle height (5)
= 51.6 27.6
= 24 inches
From Table 4.1:
Max shoulder horizontal flexion moment
= 30 ftlbs
= (30 ftlbs) (12 inches)
= 360 inlbs
M= d x F
360 inlbs = 24 inches x F
F= 360 inlbs /24 inches
F= 15 lbs FINAL ANSWER
2. RWLorigin = 51 (10/H) (1 - .0075|V-30|)
(.82 + 1.8/D)
(1 - .0032A)(FM) (CM)
= 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|4030|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (1 - .003290) (.35) (1)
RWLorigin = 10.26 lbs
RWLdestination = 51 (10/12) (1 - .0075|630|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (1 -.003290)
(.35) (.95)
RWLdestination = 7.2 lbs
Since the worst case is for the destination,
the overall
RWL is 7.2 pounds.
LI= 25/7.2 = 3.472
Thus, in the worst case approach, only 7.2 lbs
could be lifted safely by most workers, and 25
lbs box would create a hazard almost twice
the acceptable level. The biggest reduction in
capability is the horizontal distance at the
destination, due to the pallet design.
Decreasing the horizontal distance to 10
inches would increase the H factor to 10/10 =
1 ad increase RWL to 8.643 lbs.
RWL = 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|6-30|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (1 .003290) (.35) (.95)
RWL = 8.643 lbs
LI = 25/8.643 = 2.893
However, the limiting case is now the origin,
which can be improve by moving the feet and
eliminating twist, increasing RWL to 14.414
lbs.
RWL = 51 (10/10) (1 - .0075|40-30|) (.82 +
1.8/34) (.35)
(1)
RWL = 14.414 lbs FINAL ANSWER
LI = 25/14.414 = 1.735 FINAL ANSWER
4. Dimensions for 95thpercentile male are
retrieved from the book. A 95th percentile
male is 60-31.7 = 28.3 inches. At a 90
abduction, a 20 pound weight creates a
torque of (28.3/12) 20 =47.17 footpounds at the shoulder.
VOLUNTARY TORQUE = 47.17 ftlbs
FINAL ANSWER
5. R = (W - 5.33)/ (W - 1.33)
= (8 - 5.33)/ (8 - 1.33)
= 0.4003
Therefore, in an 8-hour shift, the worker
would need to rest 8 0.4003 = 3.202
hours. FINAL ANSWER
7. Therefore I conclude, an increase in heart
rate during steady-state work indicates an
increasing
buildup
of
fatigue
and
insufficient recovery during rest pauses.
This fatigue most likely results from the
physical workload of the laborer but could
also result from heat and mental stress and
greater portion of static rather than
dynamic work. If the laborer sit down or
rest, it would decrease his heart rate. Heart
rate creep of the laborer can be avoided by
providing additional rest. FINAL ANSWER
8. At OriginRWL = LC*HM*VM*DM*AM*FM*CM
=51*(10/H)*(1-0.0075|V-30|)*(0.82+1.8/D)*(10.0032A)*FM*CMRWL
=51*(10/20)*(1-0.0075|4030|)*(0.82+1.8/10)*(1-0.0032(0))*0.35*1
= 8.25 lbs
LI = 20/8.25 =2.42
This clearly shows that the job is exceeding
the allowable limits. To decrease the LI, the
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inspector needs to reduce the number of
assemblies inspected per minute.
provided is 110 beats/min. This is not
acceptable.
20
=
51*(10/20)*(1-0.0075|4030|)*(0.82+1.8/10)*(1-0.0032(0))*FM*1
2. Difference of heart rate after 3 min and
1 min should be greater than 20 beats/min.
Here it is 15 beats/min, which again is
above the requirement.
Therefore, FM = 0.848
Which reduces it 0.2
minute. FINAL ANSWER
assemblies
per
9. FINAL ANSWER
The worker is clearly not having sufficient
rest.
HR1= 110 beats/min
HR2= 95 beats/min
3. The workload is excessive and the
worker definitely cannot do the workload.
Its above the resting heart rate 80
beats/min.
First set: F G H D B A K N I E L P M C J O
Second set: C G E I K B D M N H J O A P F L
Now according to guidelines:
1. Heart beat after 1 min should be less
than 110 beats/min. They are pushing the
workers to their limits. The heartbeat
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