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Ergonomics in production

Ergonomics in production is designing work so people can do it without strain or injury: lifts, reaches, postures and repetition within safe limits.

Also known as workplace ergonomics, manual handling, work environment, heavy lifting, occupational health

Building elements are large and heavy, and much of the work is repetitive: lifting boards, placing studs, nailing and turning panels. Over time that leads to back, shoulder and wrist injuries, one of the main occupational health risks in construction.

Factory production makes improvement possible: work at table height instead of on the ground, lifting aids for boards and panels, and automation for the heaviest and most repetitive tasks. Good ergonomics also makes the jobs easier to recruit for.

Related terms
Robotic cellA robotic cell is an enclosed workstation where one or more industrial robots carry out a defined task automatically. Butterfly tableA butterfly table is a hinged work table that turns a wall, floor or gable element over so both faces can be worked on and the element can be stood up. House factoryA house factory is a production plant where the walls, floors, roofs or complete modules of houses are manufactured before delivery to site.
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