Proceedings of the 9th International Ergonomics Conference: ERGONOMICS 2022 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 701)

This book presents the proceedings of the 9th International Ergonomics Conference (ERGONOMICS), held in Zagreb, Croatia, on December 7–10, 2022. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, health care, management, computer science, human biology, and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on human factors and ergonomics. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. The proceedings includes papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers, and policy makers that contribute to constructing the human factors and ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains, and productive sectors. Preface Organization Acknowledgments Contents Future Relevance of Identified Organizational Measures for Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Delphi Study 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Background 3 Method 4 Results 5 Discussion 6 Outlook References Reachability Simulation of Car Dashboard Commands: A Comparison Between DelmiaTM v5 and Unreal EngineTM v4 1 Introduction 2 Acquisition of Data 3 Setting the Starting Position with Kinovea and Video Processing by Python 4 MATLAB Processing 5 Reproduction of the Simulation in Delmia Environment 6 Reproduction of the Simulation Station 7 Discussion and Conclusion References Starting a Chainsaw: A Postural Load Assessment 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Predictive Safety Risk Assessment Methods Applicable in Aviation Ergonomics 1 Introduction 2 Overview of Safety Risk Assessment Methods in Ergonomics 3 Analysis of Predictive Safety Risk Assessment Methods in Ergonomics 4 Conclusion References Application and Advantage of 3D Body Scanning in the Ergonomic Design of a Sitting Workplace 1 Introduction 1.1 Conventional Anthropometric Measurement 1.2 Non-contact Measurement of Body Measurements 2 Anthropometric Measures in Application for Ergonomic Design of a Sitting Workplace 3 Conclusion References Pressure Distribution When Sitting on a Hard Surface Without Cushioning – A Case Study 1 Introduction 2 Methods and Subjects 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Concrete Formwork Activities in Construction Using Digital Human Modeling 1 Introduction 2 Digital Human Modeling 3 Methodology 3.1 Onsite Observation 3.2 Postural Analysis 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Evaluating the Tactile Comfort of Knitted Sportswear Depending on the Gender of the Participants 1 Introduction 2 Experiment 2.1 Materials 2.2 Attributes Assessment 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References The Usefulness of Eye-Tracking Glasses in the Technological Upgrade of the Manual Workplace – An Ergonomic Aspect 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 REBA Ergonomic Assessment 2.2 Eye Tracking Analysis 3 Results 3.1 Ergonomic Risks at the Workplace Polishing Functional Surfaces of Tools 3.2 Visual Behaviour in Setting up and Collaborating with the Collaborative Robot 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Ergonomics in Small Home-Based Industries: Batik Making in Malaysia 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 3.1 Batik and Ergonomic 3.2 Batik and Ergonomic and Malaysia 3.3 Two Batik Artisan Case Study 4 Conclusion References Study of the Impact of Quantitative Lighting Parameters as a Physical Agent to the Health of Workers During the Manufacturing Process 1 Introduction 2 Material and Methods 3 Analysis of Lighting Parameters During the Manufacturing Process 4 Conclusion References Qualitative Assessment of the Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge Management Practices of Hungarian Companies 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Powered Smart Textile-Based Exoskeleton for Human Support Movement 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Ergonomic Study 2.2 Biomechanical Study 2.3 Prototyping 3 Architecture 4 Results and Remarks 5 Conclusions and Future Work References Influence of Train Route Setting Functions Automation on Railway Traffic Efficiency 1 Introduction 2 An Analysis of the Train Control Method in the Popovača Railway Station 3 An Analysis of the Train Control Method in the Sunja Railway Station 4 An Analysis of the Train Control Method in the Hrvatska Dubica Railway Station 5 Conclusion References Regional Differences and Body Mass Index for Population of Croatian Boys 1 Introduction 2 Subjects and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References The Formulation for Human Finger-Machine Contact Interaction Considering Nonlinear Flexibility and Non-smoothness Slipping by Multibody Dynamics Approach 1 Introduction 2 Analysis Target and Modeling 3 Analysis Method 4 Analysis Conditions and Results 5 Conclusion References Using Eye-Tracking Data to Investigate the Noticeability of Safety Pictogram on Transparent Packaging 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Experiment 1 2.2 Experiment 2 2.3 Dependent Variables 3 Results 3.1 Experiment 1 3.2 Experiment 2 4 Discussion 5 Conclusions References Ergonomics in Ukraine 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement 3 Methods 4 Results 4.1 The Emergence of Ergonomics in Ukraine 4.2 Scientific Directions 4.3 Ergonomic Education 4.4 Ergonomic Standardization 4.5 Ergonomic Association 5 Conclusions References Decision Support for Solving Problems of Ergonomic Provision of Contact Centers 1 Introduction 2 Problem Statement 3 Methods 4 Results 4.1 Principles of the Decision Support System for the Ergonomic Quality of Contact Centers 4.2 Basic Model for the Ergonomic Quality of the Contact Center 4.3 Modeling of Request Fulfillment Processes to Support the Decision-Making of Contact Center Managers 5 Conclusions References Recommendations for an Innovative Distance Continuing Education Device Intended for Orthodontic Practitioners 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Focus Group 2.2 Questionnaire Survey 2.3 Ergonomic Inspection 2.4 Data Analysis 3 Main Results 3.1 eorthodontie.com Website Evaluation and Ergonomic Inspection 3.2 Interaction Needs and Expectations 3.3 Content Expectations and Needs 3.4 Architecture of an “Ideal” Website Distance Continuing Education Device 3.5 Recommendations 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Cognitive Ergonomics of the Integrated Collaborative, Interactive E-Learning and E-Training- upon Innovative Networks Empowered with AI and Big Data Analytics and Computing- of the Remote E-Multidisciplinary Team Board in Breast Cancer Decision Making and Treatment 1 Introduction 2 Paper Content and Technical Requirements 2.1 Designing for Human Factors: The Technology for the Remote E-MTBSO for BC Collaborative and Interactive E-Learning and E-Training Among Specialists in SO 2.2 Designing for Human Factors: The Method of Prometheus II pn:1009078 Digital Medical Device Assisted Collaborative E-Learning and E-Training for the Remote E-MTBSO for BC, Integrating AI and Big Data Analytics for Computations and Mega Data Based Decisions in SO 3 Conclusion References Interactive E-Learning and E-Training Enhanced by AI and Big Data Analytics of Cognitive Ergonomics of the Remote E- Multidisciplinary Board in Liver Cancer 1 Introduction 2 Paper Content and Technical Requirements 2.1 Designing for Human Factors: The Technology for the Remote E-MTBSO for LC Collaborative and Interactive E-Learning and E-Training Among Specialists in SO 2.2 Designing for Human Factors: The Method of Prometheus II pn:1009078 Digital Medical Device Assisted Collaborative E-Learning and E-Training for the Remote E-MTBSO for LC, Integrating AI and Big Data Analytics for Computations and Mega Data Based Decisions in SO 3 Conclusion References Effect of Gaming Controllers on Wrist Angles 1 Introduction 2 Methods 2.1 Participants 2.2 Games and Gaming Controllers/Devices 2.3 Experiment Setup, Protocol, and Measurements 2.4 Data Extraction and Processing 2.5 Statistical Analysis 3 Results 3.1 Average of Wrist Kinematics 3.2 Moving Average of Wrist Kinematics 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Assessment of Acoustical Ergonomics Within Cessna Citation CJ2 Aircraft 1 Introduction 2 Interior Noise Sources 3 Interior Noise Measurements 4 Objective Metrics Analysis 4.1 SIL Analyses 4.2 SII Analyses 5 Conclusion References Ergonomic Design of the Hand Saw Handle 1 Introduction 2 Ergonomic Design Guidelines 3 Design of the Ergonomic Hand Saw Handle 3.1 Evaluation of the Design of Existing Hand Saw Handles 3.2 Shape and Dimensions of the Handle 4 Design Evaluation 5 Conclusion References Ergonomics for Employees’ Satisfaction in Lean Manufacturing Systems 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Research 2.1 Ergonomics Intervention 2.2 Characterizing the Lean System 3 Research Results Discussions and Final Conclusions References Occupational Safety with Artificial Intelligence Application for Ergonomic Risk Assessment 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 AI Used in Ergonomics 2.2 ErgoIA for Ergonomic AI-Based Risks Assessment 3 Assessment of Ergonomic Risks Based on AI - A Case Study in a Furniture Company 4 Conclusions References The Advantages of Diary Study as a Product Features Research Method 1 Introduction 1.1 User Research Methods 1.2 The Role of the Diary Study in Exploring Long-Term User Behavior 2 Research Goals 3 Experimental 3.1 The Survey 3.2 The Interview 3.3 The Diary Study 4 Research Results and Conclusions References Evacuation Planning for Hospital Departments - Time Estimation 1 Introduction 2 Methods 2.1 Creating my Case Study 2.2 The Model Area 2.3 Characteristics and Pre-movement Time 2.4 Scenarios 3 Results of Simulations 4 Conclusion References The Ergonomics of Blood Pressure Measurment 1 Background 2 Sphygmomanometer Use 3 Methods and Procedures 3.1 Simulations 3.2 Human Subjects 4 Results 5 Analysis 6 Discussion 7 Limitations References Ergonomic Aspects of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians’, Pastoral Habit and Suggestions for Its Improvement 1 Introduction 2 Uniform and Work Clothes 2.1 Nun’ Clothing 3 Daughters of Mary Help of Christians - Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco 3.1 Daughters of Mary Help of Christians’ Clothing 3.2 Daughters of Mary Help of Christians’ Official Religious Clothing 4 Experimental Part 5 Results 5.1 Suggestions for Improving Religious Clothing 6 Conclusion References “Neurotafl” Software and Hardware System for Inclusive Education 1 Introduction 2 The Use of Information Technology in Inclusive Education 3 Hardware-Software Complex Neurotafl 3.1 Creation Concept 3.2 Technological Structure of the Neurotafl Complex 3.3 Interactive Elements of Physical Interaction 3.4 Technical Features of the System 4 Study of the Effectiveness of Lessons Conducted with the NEUROTAFL Hardware and Computer Complex at the School No.1 Named After K.K. Grot for Blind and Visually Impaired Children 5 Conclusions References Ergonomic Design of the PET Bottle for Maximum Usability 1 Introduction 2 Ergonomics Design and Methodology 2.1 Requirements and Goals 2.2 Current Design 2.3 Production and Ergonomic Guidelines 2.4 Ergonomic Shape and Dimensions of PET Bottle 3 Conclusion References The UV Protection of Cationized Cotton/Polyester Blend 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Analysis of the Possible Impact of Cabin Distractions on the Performance of Young Female Road Vehicle Drivers 1 Introduction 2 Research Draft 3 Results 4 Conclusion References Influence of Simulated Outdoor Wear on the Performance of Sportswear for a Professional Football Player 1 Introduction 2 Experiment 2.1 Materials 2.2 Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Virtual Reality Application in Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 VR Application Design 2.2 Conducting an Experiment in Preoperative Patient Preparation 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Online Application for Fast Pure Tone Audiometry in Non-laboratory Conditions 1 Introduction 2 Development of Audiometric Application 2.1 Concept of the Audiometric Application 2.2 Used Technologies 2.3 Test Phase 3 Headphone Calibration Challenges 4 Conclusions References