Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Donald Seeterlin, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Donald Seeterlin
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mentor Name
Elizabeth Blickensdefer
Abstract
This case study analyzed ergonomic concerns within the field of logistics in the United States Air Force using Alberto, a 27-year-old Staff Sergeant. Alberto is a physically fit individual who experiences consistent lumbar and knee pain resulting from his job duties. A work analysis included a hierarchical task analysis, the Body Part Discomfort Survey, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), the Moore-Garg Strain Index (MGSI), and a Psychosocial Factors Analysis. Analysis revealed an extremely poor working environment which is conducive to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and burnout. Based on these findings and current literature the following recommendations were made: The incorporation of motorized pallet jacks with lift/tilt capabilities, an increased focus on team lifting, and the addition of a daily warm-up and cool-down stretching routine. The recommendations proposed aim to reduce the incidence of new WMSDs and prevent the aggravation of current injuries. By adopting these measures, the USAF can ensure that its personnel are equipped to perform their critical roles effectively and maintain readiness while safeguarding their health and well-being by preventing injury.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
“Keep Them Flying” - A Work Analysis of a USAF Logistics SSgt and Associated Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
This case study analyzed ergonomic concerns within the field of logistics in the United States Air Force using Alberto, a 27-year-old Staff Sergeant. Alberto is a physically fit individual who experiences consistent lumbar and knee pain resulting from his job duties. A work analysis included a hierarchical task analysis, the Body Part Discomfort Survey, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), the Moore-Garg Strain Index (MGSI), and a Psychosocial Factors Analysis. Analysis revealed an extremely poor working environment which is conducive to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and burnout. Based on these findings and current literature the following recommendations were made: The incorporation of motorized pallet jacks with lift/tilt capabilities, an increased focus on team lifting, and the addition of a daily warm-up and cool-down stretching routine. The recommendations proposed aim to reduce the incidence of new WMSDs and prevent the aggravation of current injuries. By adopting these measures, the USAF can ensure that its personnel are equipped to perform their critical roles effectively and maintain readiness while safeguarding their health and well-being by preventing injury.