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The Ergo Value Factor of Technology-Based Work Simulation in Manufacturing (Room Champagne 2)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Ergonomics & EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Some tasks are laborious and hard to perform. Engineering the weights, forces and biomechanical risks out of these more difficult tasks is often not an immediate option. The challenge for employers has always been to reduce injury potential, while understanding the risk for injury is real. Ergo Value Factor (EVF) = force improvement + power improvement + work improvement. The EVF documents improve individual work capacity and understanding, and execution of optimal body mechanics in task performance. Through targeted task conditioning, Harley-Davidson Motor Company manufacturing has reduced and abated injury risk. Come learn about the design requirements of the task simulation and detailed results of the company’s EVF pilot.