Digital human modeling as a risk assessment tool for maritime workers
Zelck, S.; Verwulgen, S.; Denteneer, L.; Scataglini, S. (2020). Digital human modeling as a risk assessment tool for maritime workers, in: Hanson, L. et al. Proceedings of the 6th international digital human modeling symposium, August 31 - September 2, 2020. pp. 398-407. https://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ATDE200048
In: Hanson, L.; Högberg, D.; Brolin, E. (Ed.) (2020). Proceedings of the 6th international digital human modeling symposium, August 31 - September 2, 2020. IOS Press: Amsterdam. ISBN 978-1-64368-104-7; e-ISBN 978-1-64368-105-4. xvi, 434 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ATDE11, more
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Document type: Conference paper
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Wearable Motion Capture Inertial System, Product-Service-System (PSS), Digital Human Modeling, Marine (transportation), Occupational Repetitive Actions (OCRA), Health Monitoring, Marine Workers |
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- Zelck, S.
- Verwulgen, S.
- Denteneer, L.
- Scataglini, S.
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Safeguarding the health of dockworkers in maritime transportation represents a high priority with employer’s organizations within the port facilities and maritime organizations. Riggers responsible for container lashing secure a high amount of containers on the ship while working with heavy equipment on a tight schedule and therefore risking musculoskeletal disorders. In addition there is a gap discovered between the learned practices at the training facility and the behavior applied on the work floor. As a result it is necessary to provide a risk assessment tool for maritime workers. Firstly, non-intrusive motion capture method can be used to map their posture and movements with the possibility to emphasize on causing factors of repetitive strain injuries. Secondly, a DHM representing the rigger in maritime environment is created in Blender. Finally, an inertial mocap system is used to monitor kinematic lashing movements and to create a musculoskeletal model. The output can be used to create a framework for future observations with focus on developing a product-service-system (PSS) and smart personal protective equipment (PPE) tools. |
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