<p>The purpose of this study was to examine and evaluate an assembly station at Kalmar Industries in respect to ergonomics. The study was to result in an improved assembly station with lower risk of work- related injuries. It was the study group’s expectation that the measures taken at the assembly station can function as guidance and an inspiration for other ergonomic improvements at the company. Several goals related to the purpose were established as guidance for the study.</p><p>The mechanic’s work situation was mapped through a series of methods. With inquiry and interviews the study group got information of the mechanics own thoughts, ideas and understanding about the working situation. Application of participating and non-participating observation, photographing and video filming gave the project members the possibility to document the reality and compare it with gathered information from the mechanics. At the same time, literature and earlier studies was studied to gather current information and ideas.</p><p>All data was analyzed and parallel to this several solutions could be developed by the study group with the help of innovation techniques and benchmarking. The solutions are composed of recommendations on purchases and new product development for improvements in respect to the ergonomic situation.</p>

The purpose of this study was to examine and evaluate an assembly station at Kalmar Industries in respect to ergonomics. The study was to result in an improved assembly station with lower risk of work- related injuries. It was the study group’s expectation that the measures taken at the assembly station can function as guidance and an inspiration for other ergonomic improvements at the company. Several goals related to the purpose were established as guidance for the study. The mechanic’s work situation was mapped through a series of methods. With inquiry and interviews the study group got information of the mechanics own thoughts, ideas and understanding about the working situation. Application of participating and non-participating observation, photographing and video filming gave the project members the possibility to document the reality and compare it with gathered information from the mechanics. At the same time, literature and earlier studies was studied to gather current information and ideas. All data was analyzed and parallel to this several solutions could be developed by the study group with the help of innovation techniques and benchmarking. The solutions are composed of recommendations on purchases and new product development for improvements in respect to the ergonomic situation.