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Bridge Ergonomic Design: A Review
PublicationHuman error remains the most common cause of marine incidents and it is worth emphasizing that navigator’s performance is directly affected by ergonomic factors on the bridge. Studies regarding influence of bridge design and work environment on the operator are rare, thus the main purpose of this paper is to fill in this gap. Documents issued by recognized organizations, research publications and additional sources were reviewed...
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Ergonomic Aspects of Transport of Patient through the Operating Theatre
PublicationOne of the most crucial decisions to be made while designing and re-modernizing an operating theatre is selecting a method of transporting the patient through the hospital’s spatial arrangement. This decision, while irrelevant at first thought, implies numerous project and functional consequences. Designing an operating theatre within a hospital is related to numerous specialist requirements with an aim of minimizing the risk of...
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The Impact of Ergonomic Guiding Principles on the Formation of Modern Monumental Art
PublicationCommemoration of historic events is now a commonplace phenomenon both in culture and in academic research. The phenomenon is linked to an increase in the representation of the visualisation of the past in public sphere, which in turn leads to reformulation of monumental art. Modern monuments are often spatial forms consisting both of sculpture installation and bigger constructions. In case of these realisations, the designers,...
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Ergonomic Aspects of Development of Architecture in the Context of Sanitary and Hygiene Safety
PublicationAbstract Ergonomics answers the need of safe development of space by creating spatial forms which help to implement the safety procedures and limit the threats involved both in ordinary use of the spaces and in case of unforeseen events. Using the knowledge of ergonomics and architecture on the basis of defining the routes of germ transmission, allows to limit the spread of those organisms. Ergonomics of developing architectural...
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A new method of ergonomic testing of gloves protecting against cuts and stabs during knife use
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T-House. Shaping Ergonomic and Flexible Interiors in Modular Form Connected to Horticultural Therapy Zone
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Preliminary Evaluation of the Ergonomic Properties of Gloves for Protection Against Mineral Oils Based on Manual Dexterity Tests
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Ergonomiczne aspekty bezpieczeństwa w architekturze
PublicationJednym z podstawowych zadań architektury jako sztuki organizacji przestrzeni jest zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa człowiekowi w jego środowisku zamieszkania, pracy i wypoczynku. Planowanie budynków związane jest odpowiedzialnością za przyszłe, prawidłowe ich użytkowanie. W procesie projektowym należy przewidzieć wszystkie możliwe zagrożenia, jakie mogą wystąpić w wyniku eksploatacji. W tym wypadku istotna jest najszersza ocena zagrożeń,...
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Ergonomics as a beauty creator.
PublicationNajczęściej w nauczaniu ergonomii podkreślamy związki ergonomii z komfortem pracy. W czasach gdy człowiek opanował technologię na tyle, że zapewnienie właściwych warunków pracy jest tylko kwestią woli a nie technologii, pojawia się konieczność dostosowania wyrobu do potrzeb zmysłowych człowieka. W pracy wskazano, że takie elementy jak piękno, elegancja, estetyka czy wygoda eksploatacji wyrobu mogą być zapewnione lub wręcz możliwe...
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Ergonomics in Polish outpatient clinics
PublicationOutpatient clinics are structures In which ergonomics play a key role. This fact is associated with an often occurring risk of developing hospital-acquired infection. The risk increases with mistakes made in wrong planning the functional and spatial lay-out is subordinated to high utilitarian requirements, including hygienic and sanitary, and technological requirements. A properly planned structure allows to reduce dangers more...
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Organisational methods in teaching ergonomics
PublicationCivilisation generates many problems connected with job, which cannot be resolved by one field of science that deals with matters fragmentarily, only from its own point of view. Ergonomics, i.e. synthetic knowledge about job, can solve these problems by using the resources of many fields, e.g. physiology, psychology, technical science or economy. The achievements of these fields are used in ergonomics and thus problems connected...
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The role of ergonomics in architectonic and marketing operations
PublicationThe 20th century, along with the development of mass culture, brought a rapid increase of marketing communications significance. At first, this branch of art had an informational function associated with advertising operations. Nowadays, an increase of marketing specialists’ interest in influencing a human being by the space they stay in may be observed. Ergonomics plays an important role in such operations. The aim of this article...
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Overview of Knowledge Management in Occupational Safety, Health, and Ergonomics
PublicationOccupational safety, health, and ergonomics (OSHE) are strategic pillars of contemporary organizations. In order to provide safer workplace, it is vital to manage the organizational knowledge, so that effective decision making along with absolute compliance to standards can be executed. The critical challenge for OSHE in modern industry is management of existing individual knowledge (experience), structure knowledge, and organizational...
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Ergonomics Assessment of Composite Ballistic Inserts for Bullet- and Fragment-Proof Vests
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Zasadność nauczania podstaw projektowania i analizy użyteczności ergonomicznych interfejsów użytkownika (GUI) na studiach technicznych
PublicationInterfejs jest elementem, który decyduje o tym jak dany produkt (aplikacja, system, urządzenie) jest użytkowany, oceniany i odbierany przez użytkownika. Użyteczność jest kluczowym atrybutem jakości produktu, miarą tego jak szybko i łatwo użytkownik nauczy się z niego korzystać.Współczesny rozwój technologii i konkurencyjności na rynku wymusza na projektantach (inżynierach) znajomość metod i technik projektowania GUI.Autorzy referatu...
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Eye-Tracking Examination of the Anthropological Race, Gender and Verbal-Pictorial Relative Positions on Ergonomics of Visual Information Presentation
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Ergonomiczne czynniki oceny ryzyka w transporcie morskim. W: Ergonomiatransportu. Red. T. Marek, H. Ogińska, J. Pokorski. Kraków: [B.w.]**2002 s. 201-210, 2 rys. bibliogr. 10 poz.
PublicationBezpieczeństwo jest właściwością obiektów będących systemami antropocent-rycznymi.Mówiąc, że określony system jest bezpieczny rozumieć będziemy, iż jest on bezpieczny dla siebie samego oraz względem elementów otoczenia, w którym się znajduje. Przedstawiona została struktura bezpieczeństwa procesów transportu morskiego, które są zależne od stanu systemu ''statek-człowiek-otoczenie''.Dalej, opisano zagadnienie czynników ergonomicznych...
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Manual work in cold environments and its impact on selection of materials for protective gloves based on workplace observations
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The impact of different types of textile liners used in protective footwear on the subjective sensations of firefighters
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Impact of the medical clothing on the thermal stress of surgeons
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Simulation method for assessing the end of service life of gloves used by workers exposed to mineral oils and mechanical factors
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Case study of the impact of toecap type on the microclimate in protective footwear
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Preliminary study evaluating manual dexterity tests assessing gloves protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives
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Evaluation of protective footwear fit for older workers (60+): A case study using 3D scanning technique
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The role of colour preattentive processing in human–computer interaction task efficiency: A preliminary study
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The effects of graphical interface design characteristics on human–computer interaction task efficiency
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Influence of different types of the internal system of the ballistic helmet shell on the thermal insulation measured by a manikin headform
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A Contribution to the Study of the Antidust Respirators’ Real Performance
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Aspects of Tests and Assessment of Filtering Materials Used for Respiratory Protection Against Bioaerosols. Part I: Type of Active Substance, Contact Time, Microorganism Species
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New Filtering Antimicrobial Nonwovens With Various Carriers for Biocides as Respiratory Protective Materials Against Bioaerosol
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Determination of paraffin oil mist penetration at high flow rates through air-purifying respirators
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Efficiency of Filtering Materials Used in Respiratory Protective Devices Against Nanoparticles
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The effect of exposure to cold on dexterity and temperature of the skin and hands
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Aspects of Tests and Assessment of Filtering Materials Used for Respiratory Protection Against Bioaerosols. Part II: Sweat in the Environment, Microorganisms in the Form of a Bioaerosol
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Evaluation of the mechanical strength and protective properties of polycarbonate toecaps subjected to repeated impacts simulating workplace conditions
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Information presentation compatibility in a simple digital control panel design: eye-tracking study
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Effect of previous lowering of skin temperature on the time of safe exposure to a hot environment: a case study
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The influence of air humidity on human heat stress in a hot environment
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Thermal Sensations of Surgeons During Work in Surgical Gowns
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Physiological tests on firefighters whilst using protective clothing
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Problems of Railway Noise—A Case Study
PublicationUnder Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, all European countries are obliged to model their environmental noise levels in heavily populated areas. Some countries have their own national method, to predict noise but most have not created one yet. The recommendation for countries that do not have their own model is to use an interim method....
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Driver Fatigue and Road Safety on Poland's National Roads
PublicationThis paper presents an overview of factors causing driver fatigue as described in the literature. Next, a traffic crash database for 2003–2007 is used to identify the causes, circumstances and consequences of accidents caused by driver fatigue on Poland’s national roads. The results of the study were used to build a model showing the relationship between the concentration of road accidents and casualties, and the time of day. Finally,...
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Problems of Railway Noise-A Case Study
PublicationUnder Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, all European countries are obliged to model their environmental noise levels in heavily populated areas. Some countries have their own national method, to predict noise but most have not created one yet. The recommendation for countries that do not have their own model is to use an interim method. The Dutch SRM II scheme is suggested for...
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Driver Fatigue and Road Safety on Poland’s National Roads
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Various approaches to a human preference analysis in a digital signage display design
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The 5S methodology as a tool for improving organization of production
PublicationThe chapter presents the 5S method as a tool for continuous improving lean management processes, whose task is to create a highly efficient, clean, and ergonomic working environment. The method is presented as a collection of 5 simple rules, and at the same time it is a tool that allows you to control the workplace visually. The history of the 5S tool originates from Japanese philosophy, namely the five basic elements of the system: Seiri...
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Design and material selection for a patient transport device in field hospitals
PublicationACKGROUND: A major cause of patient and hospital worker injuries occurs transferring patients between two planes. The main aim of this paper was to propose a design of patient’s lift and transfer apparatus for use in field hospitals. The assumption was to design lightweight, durable and ergonomic device using innovative material. The authors concentrated on partial elimination of manual lifting in order to device could work both...
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The control software of the portable raman spectrometer
PublicationThe paper contains a description of the control software of a portable Raman spectrometer which was built in the Department of Optoelectronics and Electronic Systems Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics Gdansk University of Technology. The software has modular structure, which includes the laser control module and the spectrum acquisition module (laser power selection, working mode and data acquisition time)...
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POMERANIAN LANDSCAPES OF MODERNIST ZASPA. CONCEPTS OF REVITALISATION OF THE HOUSING ESTATE
PublicationZaspa is a neighbourhood in Gdansk with a long locational history and numerous build-ups. It is situated in a complex landscape between the coastal strip and moraine hills. The housing estates built here in the 1970s followed the postulates of modernist urbanism, ignoring the topographical and natural specifics and the regional heritage. The result was an ergonomic but anonymous space with many current strengths...
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COMPOSITE MATERIAL SELECTION FOR A PATIENT TRANSFER ASSIST DEVICE
PublicationLaminates - layered composites containing at least two elements (matrix and reinforcement) widely used in industry have also found their usage in medicine. Their main feature is the ability to modify the material in order to obtain the required properties. Depending on the needs, we can modify reinforcement, type of resin or the method of bonding substrates. Commonly used fibers are: carbon fiber, glass and aramid fibers; resins...