Ergonomical Evaluation of The Workstation Suitability Level Of Businesses: The Example of The Leather Sector

Abstract

In ergonomic workstation design, the human factor should not be ignored and various postures during work should be systematically and reliably examined within the scope of anthropometric data. Body postures and postural loads that occur during work should be observed and analyzed using systematic ergonomic methods. In this way, optimal combinations of humans and production tools are determined, alternative suggestions for arrangements are made, and humane measures can be taken regarding time, performance and work environment. At the same time, the workstation and general work climate should be designed in a worker-centered manner and worker satisfaction should be ensured in this context.The purpose of ergonomic workstation design is to optimize the productivity and reliability of the system. In line with these objectives, the system should be designed to be efficient, safe, comfortable and to increase the satisfaction of the operator. This is possible by observing and evaluating the interaction between the operator and the machine well. If the desired performance requirements are greater than the performance limits of the operator, the rate of injury and accidents due to overload is high. This situation becomes more important especially in an area where heavy work and loads are involved, such as the leather sector. In this context, the study aims to evaluate the workstations in terms of ergonomics and to reveal the suitability of the workplace for the employee in general by collecting data through a survey and interview form conducted on employees in the leather sector.

Keywords: leather industry, workstation, ergonomics, employee satisfaction

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1006588