An ergonomic workstation design for the tightening operators of JAD Co., Inc.

Executive Summary. The thesis study is about an ergonmically designed workstation for the tightening operators of JAD Company. It mainly focuses on the task of the tightening workers and its workstation. It has been found from several tools and method for analysis that the current design of the tightening station in the liquid line of JAD Company Inc. is the main source of complaint regarding the musculoskeletal pains being experienced by the operators. The tightening operators complain that they experience pain in the hands (17.44), neck (16.57%), shoulders (15.12%) and in the arms (14.24%). Several related literatures were gathered to provide sufficient resolution to the problem. From these literatures the idea of coming up with a proper workstation design was determined. The method of coming up with the study and all the things undertaken on the duration of the study was also discussed. It explains thoroughly the steps performed in order to attain the completion of the study. On the Design Process, it discusses several design considerations, methodology and product design and feature. Different alternative designs were conceptualize and each were analyzed using the Kepner-Tregoe Analysis. Parts from these alternatives are the different materials available in the market. These materials were analyzed using a Decision Matrix and it determined which material is best and suitable for use in the design. The cost for producing the whole proposed design was also presented. The proposed design was utilized by the tightening operators to see if there are changes or improvement on the pain experienced by the workers. Aside from this, further evaluation and analysis were performed to determine the benefits of the proposed design to the company. After gathering all the information and data, it has been concluded that the proposed work station design improves the posture of the workers and minimizes the pains felt by the workers. It has also been found that the proposed workstation design has benefited the company by increasing its production and reducing the time