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Kelly A. Eckbreth

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Publications by Kelly A. Eckbreth (bibliography)

1993

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Eckbreth, Kelly A. (1993): The Ergonomic Evaluation and Improvement of a Cable Forming Process: A Case Study. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting 1993. pp. 822-825.

“Since 1986, twelve (12) injuries and illnesses had occurred among cable formers in several shops of a major telecommunications equipment manufacturer resulting in significant lost time and restricted days. The process engineer, supervisor, plant ergonomist, production associates, and maintenance personnel analyzed the problem elements of the job and developed possible solutions. Ergonomic training, repair of the existing boards, a new cable board design, anti-fatigue mats, step stools, and new scissors were implemented. Significant improvements were realized in employee morale and board set-up time. The degree of musculoskeletal stress suffered by these workers was also reduced.”

1992

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Eckbreth, Kelly A. (1992): Ergonomic Improvement of a Machine Maintenance Procedure: A Case Study. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting 1992. pp. 684-687.

“An employee who performs maintenance work on machinery used in the manufacture of electronics equipment reported to the company medical department and was diagnosed with elbow tendinitis. An ergonomic job analysis was conducted and solutions implemented to prevent future injuries. Significant improvements were realized as a result of new tools, engineering changes, personal protective equipment, process changes, and ergonomic training. The most significant were the reduction of musculoskeletal stresses suffered by these workers as well as substantial reductions in machine downtime per year.”

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