Role of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Indian Mining Industries
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Department of Mining Engineering, IIEST Shibpur, P.O. - Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711103, West Bengal ,IN
Shibaji Ch. Dey -
Department of Mining Engineering, IIEST Shibpur, P.O. - Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711103, West Bengal ,INNetai Chandra Dey
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2022/32320Keywords:
HEMM, HFE, Mining, Risk FactorsAbstract
The human body and its mechanical functions are considered important factors in human factors and ergonomics (HFE) studies. It occupies a central place in man-machine system design. An anthropometric mismatch of a few centimetres in machine design can increase postural stress during operation. Therefore, some of the anthropometric design aspects might be critical to the operator, which can impact performance, the operator’s safety, and work availability. Moreover, the presence of ergonomic stress factors in the working environment makes the workplace miserable for continuous work. To control the risk factor’s effect, mining industries could benefit from the adaptation of the HFE technique in the fixation of a reasonable workload, control of the heat stress effect, and implementation of scientific rest-pause scheduling.
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