Using ergonomics Digital Human Modeling in Evaluation of workplace Design and Prevention of work related musculoeskeletal disorders aboard small fishing vessels r
This article seeks to presentmethods for preventing work-relatedmusculoskeletal disorders of Spanish
fishermen and for redesigning the workplace aboard small fishing vessels. To achieve its objective,
the research project was designed in four steps. First, the equipment and procedures for catching,
handling, and storing fish were studied. Second, the work postures of all the fishermen were simulated
and assessed by using an ergonomic digital human modeling system (ManneQuin Pro). Third, the
work environment design aboard vessels was modified on the basis of acceptable simulated work
postures to prevent repetitive movements, awkward working postures, and lower back biomechanical
stresses. In the fourth step, ergonomic design parameters were provided to vessel designers.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version