Feed Of The Arm Machine

By: APAR SINGH (03) NAMIT KUMAR (07) SANJIT PANDEY (16)

Identification/Description Components Identification Existing Layout Problems associated with existing layout Physical Psychological Physiological Effect of human-machine and environment w.r.t to each other Suggestions Conclusion

The selected work space works on production of felled seams. This type of seam is commonly seen as the inseam in denims. The Commonly used machine for this type of seam is Feed of the arm machine. A single operator is required for the process.

Pick up the first piece Place it through the folder under the pressure foot. Pick the second piece Place it through the folder under the pressure foot. Hold both the pieces with hand applying pressure tangentially to let the fabric pieces pass through the folder. Stitch Dispose

Assembly tasks have many different components that Must be considered in an ergonomic assessment including: Supply and removal of garments, Sewing table, Chair,

Floor surface, Foot pedals, Lighting, Hand tools and Work organization. We will look at ergonomic problems and solutions for Each of these components.

Existing Outline Plan

Table Dimensions length*width*height = 25.5*20.5*29.5

Chair Dimensions length*width*height = 16*12*19 Gap between two consecutive machines = 21

All Dimensions are in inches

Basic Considerations Do the employee have sufficient strenght to perform the task? Do the employee report significant muscle fatigue performing the work? Do the employee become physically exhausted performing the work?

Are there any work-related musculoskeletal disorders? Are there psychomotor and cognitive demands that may cause accidents? Do the workstation layout cause limits on motion, excessive motion or postural fatigue? Are there environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, vibration, noise or inadequate illumination, that may reduce performance?

Checklist for elements of ERGONOMICS.

Condition
POSTURES

Concern

Prolonged sitting (with poor back support)

Yes

Prolonged crouching

Yes

Trunk bending or twisting (front/back/side)

Yes

Neck bending or twisting (front/back/side)

Yes

Reaching in front, side and behind

Yes

Forearm rotation

Yes

Feet bent up/down left/right

Yes

Condition
REPETITION

Concern

High-speed process lines/ production driven work Similar motions every few seconds

Yes

Yes

Observed signs of fatigue

Yes

WORKSTATION DESIGN

Work surface too high or low

No

Location of material promotes reaching

yes

Table/bench lack adequate toe/ leg space

No

Condition
Table/equipment places sharp edges on limbs, torso Chair lacks adequate lumbar support

Concern
No

Yes

Chair lacks adequate/adjustable seat height

Yes

Lack of adequate footrest, antifatigue support mat FORCE

Yes

Awkward dynamic (rapid) application of force

Yes

Long-duration exertions (static work)

Yes

Wide grasping or pinching grips

Yes

Condition
ENVIRONMENTAL

Concern

Room temparature/ equipment/ objects too hot/cold Lighting too bright/dim

No

No

Noisy area/ Not isolated from noise

Yes

Vibrations in work area

Yes

OTHER

Inappropriate work techniques

Yes

PPE equipment needed and not used

No

Condition
Tool size or design inappropriate

Concern
No

Tools require high force or create torue/vibration

No

Tools cause non-neutral wrist/elbow/ shoulder positions

Yes

Physical Reach (up/down/side/front) Force (grip/ atmospheric condition) Twisting Height of the workstation Chair movement Area of workspace Orientation of display and control w.r.t operator Ingress/ Outgress Auxiliary Equipment and Tools

Psychological Stress Loss of concentration Headache Physiological Back Pain Shoulder Pain Neck Pain Wrist Pain Eye problems Foot pain

There are no boxes for material handling. Tables are in poor location No attachments Non-Ergonomic Chairs Foot Pedals are improper

Shoulders Elbow Neck Back Wrist Fingers Knees

Myalgiamuscle pain Chronic myofascial pain syndromechronic pain in the muscles Tendinitisinflammation of a tendon (e.g., shoulder tendinitis, tennis elbow) Tenosynovitisinflammation of a tendon and its sheath (e.g., in the wrists,hands, or fingers) Carpal tunnel syndromeswelling and entrapment of the median nerve in the wrist

Thoracic outlet syndromesqueezing of the nerves and blood vessels between the neck and shoulder. Hand-arm vibration syndromedamage to blood vessels and nerves in the hands and arms. Degenerated, bulging, or ruptured (herniated) disks in the neck or back Sciaticabulging or ruptured disks in the lower back causing lower back pain that also extends to the legs and feet Degenerative or osteoarthritiswear and tear on the spine, joints, vertebrae, and disks, associated with long-term physical loads on spinal structures

The dimensions of the sewing table that should be considered are the: Height, size, shape, (adjustible) Tilt (tilted 10 to 25 towards the operator) And leg room.

The best chairs have these features: A stable 5-point base of support; Firm cushioning on the backrest and seat pan; The seat can be adjusted in height and tilt quickly and easily; The seat does not have a hump on the front edge;

 The backrest can be adjusted in height and from front to back; The seat pan is large enough to support the operator but small enough so that he or she can use the backrest; The backrest does not interfere with the movement of the shoulder blades or arms; The chair can swivel when operators have to turn sideways frequently; and The chair has castors only where appropriate, and not where it makes operators slide away from their workstation.

Use proper tools Keep repetitive motions to a minimum Avoid awkward postures Get proper rest