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A novel human-centered methodology for assessing manual-to-collaborative safe c...

The Industry 5.0 paradigm places workers’ well-being and safety at the core of the production processes. Despite its objectives, the current industry still faces several challenges. Examples of these challenges include global market pressures for customized products, along with the significant occurrence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and the ageing workforce. These challenges underscore the persiste...

Artificial neural network-based model for assessing the whole-body vibration of...

Musculoskeletal disorders, which are epidemiologically related to exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV), are frequently self-reported by workers in the construction sector. Several activities during building construction and demolition expose workers to this physical agent. Directive 2002/44/CE defined a method of assessing WBV exposure that was limited to an eight-hour working day, and did not consider the cu...

Occupational risk prevention in the European Union construction sector: 30 Year...

The construction sector is a key industry in the economy of the European Union (EU), with a significant impact on the Gross Domestic Product and employs approximately 30 % of the industrial workforce. Despite this positive economic impact, the construction sector suffers from high accident rates which result in significant economic costs. In 1992, the EU introduced the Directive 92/57/EEC, which aimed to establ...

International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene: Proceedings Book of...

Engenharia do Futuro: inovação e sustentabilidade

[Excerto] A palavra ‘engenheiro’ vem do latim Ingenium, ou seja, “aquele que tem engenho”. O termo “engenho” refere-se à capacidade de criar, inovar e solucionar problemas técnicos e complexos. Os engenheiros sempre foram reconhecidos como indivíduos com a capacidade de encontrar soluções para problemas quotidianos, aplicando ciência, matemática e talento para fazer o que nunca foi feito, ir aonde ninguém jamai...

International symposium on occupational safety and hygiene: Abstracts book of t...

Assessing the short-term effects of dual back-support exoskeleton within logist...

Logistics activities involve significant risk factors for the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), particularly low back pain. Exoskeletons have emerged as potential solutions to mitigate these risks. This study assesses the short-term effects of dual passive back-support exoskeletons (Auxivo and Htrius) on WMSD risk factors in logistics operations. Two workstations were evaluated using...

Establishing an anthropometric database: a case for the Portuguese working popu...

Up-to-date anthropometric databases can help design appropriate workstations and equipment, reducing occupational accidents and disorders. The primary aim of this study was to create a company database to support the hypothesis that the latest anthropometric database for the Portuguese working population was outdated. Through the traditional manual measurement method, this work collected data on 27 dimensions f...

Occupational exposure to incidental nanomaterials in metal additive manufacturi...

The benefits of metal 3D printing seem unquestionable. However, this additive manufacturing technology brings concerns to occupational safety and health professionals, since recent studies show the existence of airborne nanomaterials in these workplaces. This article explores different approaches to manage the risk of exposure to these incidental nanomaterials, on a case study conducted in a Portuguese organiza...

Monipar: movement data collection tool to monitor motor symptoms in Parkinson’s...

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder commonly characterized by motor impairments. The development of mobile health (m-health) technologies, such as wearable and smart devices, presents an opportunity for the implementation of clinical tools that can support tasks such as early diagnosis and objective quantification of symptoms. Objective: This study evaluates a framework to mon...