Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
12-1-2009
Abstract
Ergonomic workstation is an important component in a production line. Poor layout design of a workstation can have an adverse effect on a worker's performance. This paper presents a method for analyzing the layout design of a workstation using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Three criterias and several sub criteria were identified. The criterions are the easiness of motion which consists of three sub criterions-working areas, position of tools, position of material; the comfort of work which consists of four sub criterions-temperature, light, working position, noise; and safety which consists of three sub criterions-safety, dust, smell. A case study was conducted on an assembly workstation of a furniture manufacturer with three alternative layout designs. The result shows that the best layout for assembly is where the worker feels comfortable in completing the task.
Keywords
Workstation, Layout design, Ergonomics, AHP, Performance, Comfort.
Divisions
fac_eng
Event Title
Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference
Event Location
Kitakyushu, Japan
Event Dates
14-16 Dec 2009
Event Type
conference