Multiple criteria decision-making for the resolution of conflicting ergonomic knowledge in manual materials handling

Eui S. Jung, Andris Freivalds

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Abstract

The ergonomic design of manual materials handling tasks typically utilizes one or more of three approaches; biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical. Unfortunately, a comprehensive design is rarely obtained because of the difficulty of resolving the conflicting guidelines and criteria for each of the three approaches. This paper describes a methodology utilizing the multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) process for resolving this conflict. This approach calculates the ratio of the contribution from each type of stress to an overall stress level as determined by the unacceptability of this stress to the user. An example is presented to demonstrate this technique.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1351-1356
Number of pages6
JournalErgonomics
Volume34
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1991 Nov
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Conflict resolution
  • Manual materials handling
  • Multiple criteria decision-making

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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