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Ergonomics study to review job functions and information requirements in connection with modernization of a hot-rolled coil plant, aimed specifically at stress reduction and job enrichment

Objective

The project will determine and test the information and control requirements of operators in a hot-rolled coil plant with a view to reducing operator stress. These requirements will be incorporated into a new work station which will be evaluated so as to give a measure of the mental stress levels imposed by the new system.

Ways and Means to Achieve the Work

The project will be undertaken in the following stage.

- Analysis of new jobs
Review of existing jobs

- Development of man/machine communications system for information on quality and process parameters
Development of cabin
Development of a console

- Lighting study
Construction and installation of the new cabin and cosole
Training

- Evaluation and fine-tuning

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Call for proposal

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Funding Scheme

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Coordinator

NV SIDMAR
EU contribution
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Address
Kennedylaan, 51
9042 Gent
Belgium

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Total cost
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