Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Ergonomic Improvements in Heavy-Duty Four-Wheel Cart with Pelvis Support

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors (AHFE 2019)

Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ((AISC,volume 967))

Included in the following conference series:

  • 1256 Accesses

Abstract

Industrial carts require significant pushing/pulling forces causing postural discomfort to operators in shoulder, neck, lower back. The purpose of this study was to diminish postural uneasiness during the operation of the cart by modifying it. The modified cart includes a pelvis support with a waist belt, an increased handle height and all swivel wheels to scale down the discomfort levels in specific regions and assist with improved motion of the cart. After modification, the discomfort levels on shoulder, lower arms, mid back and lower back are significantly lesser. The results of this study indicate significant difference in discomfort levels and better maneuverability with the modified cart.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Mack, K., Haslegrave, C.M., Gray, M.I.: Usability of manual handling aids for transporting materials. Appl. Ergon. 26(5), 353–364 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Baril-Gingras, G., Lortie, M.: The handling of objects other than boxes: univariate analysis of handling techniques in large transport company. Ergonomics 38(5), 905–920 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Marras, W.S., Knapik, G.G., Ferguson, S.: Lumbar spine forces during manoeuvring of ceiling based and floor-based patient transfer devices. Ergonomics 52(3), 384–397 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Velasco Garrido, M., Bittner, C., Harth, V., Preisser, A.M.: Health status and health-related quality of life of municipal waste collection workers – a cross-sectional survey. J. Occup. Med. Toxicol. 10(1) (2015)

    Google Scholar 

  5. Hoozemans, M.J., Knelange, E.B., Frings-Dresen, M.H., Veeger, H.E., Kuijer, P.P.: Are pushing and pulling work-related risk factors for upper extremity symptoms? A systematic review of observational studies. Occup. Environ. Med. 71(11), 788–795 (2014)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. McGill, S.M.: The biomechanics of low back injury: implications on current practice in industry and the clinic. J. Biomech. 30(5), 465–475 (1997)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Ohnishi, A., Takanokura, M., Sugama, A.: Evaluation of interhandle distance during pushing and pulling of a four-caster cart for upper limb exertion. Saf. Health Work. 7(3), 237–243 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Ayoub, M.M., McDaniel, J.W.: Effects of operator stance on pushing and pulling tasks. AIIE Trans. 6(3), 185–195 (1974)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Kragelsky, I.V., Dobychin, M.N., Kombalov, V.S.: Friction and Wear: Calculation Methods. Pregamon Press, Oxford (1982)

    Google Scholar 

  10. de Looze, M.P., Stassen, A.R., Markslag, A.M., Borst, M.J., Wooning, M.M., Toussaint, H.M.: Mechanical loading on the low back in three methods of refuse collecting. Ergonomics 38(10), 1993–2006 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. van der Beek, A.J., Kluver, B.D., Frings-Dresen, M.H., Hoozemans, M.J.: Gender differences in exerted forces and physiological load during pushing and pulling of wheeled cages by postal workers. Ergonomics 43(2), 269–281 (2000)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: A work practices guide for manual lifting, p. 198 (1981)

    Google Scholar 

  13. Hoozemans, M.J., van der Beek, A.J., Frings-Dresen, M.H., Van Dijk, F.J., van der Woude, L.H.: Pushing and pulling in relation to musculoskeletal disorders: a review of risk factors. Ergonomics 41(6), 757–781 (1998)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Emİnoğlu, M.B., Yegül, U., Öztürk, R.: Comparison of Postural Discomfort during Hoeing Operation with Two Different Machinery Combinations (2010)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 77710, USA

    Jaimin Patel, Nader Madkour, Jay Jani, Guru Prasadh Rao, Pawan Sharma & Yueqing Li

Authors
  1. Jaimin Patel
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Nader Madkour
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Jay Jani
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Guru Prasadh Rao
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Pawan Sharma
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Yueqing Li
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Yueqing Li .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of IELM, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong

    Ravindra S. Goonetilleke

  2. University of Central Florida, Winter Park, FL, USA

    Waldemar Karwowski

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2020 Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Patel, J., Madkour, N., Jani, J., Rao, G.P., Sharma, P., Li, Y. (2020). Ergonomic Improvements in Heavy-Duty Four-Wheel Cart with Pelvis Support. In: Goonetilleke, R., Karwowski, W. (eds) Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 967. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20142-5_22

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20142-5_22

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-030-20141-8

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-030-20142-5

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation