A Plug Assembly Line: An Assessment of Workstation Design and Working Posture

• Main Authors: Adi , Saptari, Seri Rahayu , Kamat, Wan Hasrul , Wan Mahmud, Isa, Halim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2007
• Subjects: TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4184/1/A_Plug_Assembly_Line_Isa_Halim.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4184/; http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/321/description#description

In most industry, assembly line job environments such as workstation design and working posture are factors contribute to workers’ performance. Workstation design such as: standing or sitting, the use of tools such as jig and the height of working table are influencing worker’s productivity. Meanwhile, working posture such as: position of body: arm and wrist, neck, trunk and leg determine comfortability and safe posture while working. These aspects also play a significant role in productivity.