POOR QUALITY OF PRODUCT DESIGN AS A CAUSE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS: A CASE STUDY
Journal: International Journal for Quality Research (Vol.1, No. 4)Publication Date: 2007-12-30
Authors : Janko D. Jovanović; Miomir Lj. Jovanović;
Page : 307-312
Keywords : Quality; product design; occupational health hazards; vibrations; ISO 2631-1;
Abstract
Quality of product design, which is expected from manufacturers on world market these days, could be provided exclusively by integral approach to product design. Such approach aims to achievement of optimal design solution of product, which is in line with a number of requirements, conditions and limitations of functionality, technology, market and usage. Only those manufacturers who are able to provide such approach to product design have prospective on market. This paper deals with a case study of neglect of integral approach to product design and its consequencies, in order to spread awareness of necessity of its adoption. Scope of this case study is focused on bridge crane whose working vibrations are meant to be potential cause of occupational desease of spinal column of crane operator.
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