Ergonomic Optimization Research Articles

Optimizing ergonomic work facilities in distribution logistics to prevent manual lifting injuries

This study aims to improve ergonomic conditions for box-lifting operators in bottled drinking water companies. Operators handling small packaging sizes (600 ml) report significant pain, as revealed by the Nordic Body Map Questionnaire. Addressing this issue is crucial for preventing manual lifting injuries and ensuring worker safety in logistic distribution. A combination of biomechanical analysis, anthropometric data, and the Nordic Body Map Questionnaire was used to assess operator complaints and evaluate ergonomic hazards. The study utilized Catia software to simulate work facility designs, focusing on the development of an adjustable-height hydraulic pallet to optimize operator posture during lifting tasks. Key metrics included compressive and shear force calculations to evaluate injury risks. Operators reported pain in the shoulders, lower back, buttocks, and thighs over the past year. Initial evaluations showed excessive compressive forces (up to 19,778.2 N) and shear forces (over 500 N), indicating a high risk of injury. After ergonomic interventions, simulations recorded compressive forces of 3,350 N and shear forces of 185.31 N, demonstrating a significant reduction in risk and safe operational conditions. This study offers a novel, comprehensive approach to ergonomic optimization in logistics, combining operator feedback, biomechanical analysis, and technological tools like Catia for facility design. The findings provide a blueprint for improving worker safety and efficiency in manual lifting tasks. The study’s outcomes benefit safety engineers, ergonomic specialists, and logistics managers, offering insights into improving worker well-being and operational efficiency. Future research could explore further technological enhancements in facility design and their impact on worker ergonomics.

Applied research using the NIOSH lifting equation to optimize the design of shopping trolley for the elderly

In the context of an aging society, products for the elderly typically need to meet the criteria of ease of use and reduction of physical fatigue. Focusing on elderly shopping scene, combined with the ergonomic principles and JACK simulation software analysis, a method of mapping NIOSH lifting equation to the product optimization design is proposed to optimize the dimensions and styling design of the elderly shopping trolley as a carrier, to optimize length, depth, and basket height from the ground. When the handle height of the elderly shopping cart is adjustable to three levels: 795 mm, 908 mm, and 1021 mm, it can effectively reduce the pressure on the lower limbs. With a basket size of 380 mm 340 mm 480 mm and a ground clearance of 470 mm, the risk of lower back pain for elderly users can be significantly mitigated, enhancing the user experience of the elderly shopping cart. The optimized design of the elderly shopping cart effectively alleviates the movement burden on elderly users and provides new insights for the ergonomic optimization of other similar products.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Surgeons and Attitudes Towards Wearable Devices for Ergonomic Optimization

Objective: To assess the burden of ergonomic strain and to examine factors influencing intention to use wearable technology that may improve ergonomics during surgery. Background: Surgical ergonomic strain leads to high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and pain, contributing to early surgeon retirement and an epidemic of burnout. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of surgeons at a single institution was conducted using two validated instruments, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2), assessing musculoskeletal strain and facilitators of wearable sensor use, respectively. Additional survey items examined preferred ergonomic device features. Partial least squares structural equation modeling tested model validity. Results: 161 participants completed the entire survey. Most respondents were male (63.4%) and were more likely to be from General Surgery (26.1%) than from other subspecialties. The majority of surgeons had never received prior ergonomic training (n=107, 72.3%). Twenty surgeons (14.1%) required hospitalization and 31 (21.8%) surgeons changed operating responsibilities due to musculoskeletal injury with 77 (59.1%) reporting an impact of ergonomic pain on their ability to work as a surgeon. Perceived efficacy (β=0.190, P=0.005), social influence (β=0.135, P=0.039), hedonic motivation (β=0.274, P<0.001), and innovativeness (β=0.243, P<0.001) were significantly associated with behavioral intention to use a wearable ergonomic device. The waist (n=36, 24.3%), followed by the neck/upper back (n=29, 19.6%), were the most preferred sensor locations. Conclusions: Surgeons report a high burden of MSDs impacting their ability to work. Wearable sensors that provide feedback on ergonomic strain represent an opportunity to reduce MSDs among surgeons.

Multi-sensor fusion for biomechanical analysis: evaluation of dynamic interactions between self-contained breathing apparatus and firefighter using computational methods

Understanding the complex three-dimensional (3D) dynamic interactions between self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the human torso is critical to assessing potential impacts on firefighter health and informing equipment design. This study employed a multi-inertial sensor fusion technology to quantify these interactions. Six volunteer firefighters performed walking and running experiments on a treadmill while wearing the SCBA. Calculations of interaction forces and moments from the multi-inertial sensor technology were validated against a 3D motion capture system. The predicted interaction forces and moments showed good agreement with the measured data, especially for the forces (normal and lateral) and moments (x- and z-direction components) with relative root mean square errors (RMSEs) below 9.4%, 7.7%, 7.7%, and 7.8%, respectively. Peak pack force reached up to 150 N, significantly exceeding the SCBA’s intrinsic weight during SCBA carriage. The proposed multi-inertial sensor fusion technique can effectively evaluate the 3D dynamic interactions and provide a scientific basis for health monitoring and ergonomic optimization of SCBA systems for firefighters.

Ergonomic optimization in forestry harvesting: analysis of indicators and workstation layout for machine operators

The planted tree sector in Brazil plays a significant role in the national economy, driven by technological advancements in forestry machines, especially in harvesting. The interaction between operators and machines has become essential for improving performance and ensuring occupational health. This study analyzed forest harvesting machine operators, focusing on anthropometric surveys and proposing indicators for ergonomic satisfaction and cabin layout. Conducted between May 2022 and July 2023 in a northeastern Brazilian forestry company, data were collected during mechanized harvesting of a six-year-old Eucalyptus spp. stand using the cut-to-length system. A questionnaire was applied to 111 employees to assess their ergonomic satisfaction and health. Two indices were created: the Ergonomic Satisfaction Coefficient and the Occupational Health Coefficient. The anthropometric analysis evaluated operators’ percentiles and BMI, revealing that 77.77% were overweight, highlighting the need for health protection measures. The ergonomic indices proved effective in assessing operator satisfaction. The study also determined an adequate workstation layout for the sample group. From the Ergonomic Work Analysis perspective, FW2 and HV3 machines received a good rating based on the adopted parameters.

Allocating Robots/Cobots to Production Systems for Productivity and Ergonomics Optimization

Collaboration between humans and robots has great promise in manufacturing systems. The utilization of cobots in a manufacturing system can improve both productivity and ergonomics. In this paper, we study the problem of how to allocate limited cobot/robots to manufacturing systems with multiple workstations so that an integrated performance measure, considering both productivity and ergonomics is optimized. Previous work on cobot/robot allocation in manufacturing systems focus on the decomposition of tasks for a single workstation into multiple work elements, and then split them between human and robots, rather than studying multi-machine systems. To bridge this gap, we consider the allocation of cobots/robots to a multi-stage manufacturing system. Specifically, we establish an integrated performance measure and formulate cobot/robot allocation into a constraint integer programming problem. With this formulation, we obtain the optimal allocation of one available cobot/robot in simulated production systems, based on the integrated performance measure of productivity and ergonomics. Furthermore, the allocation problems of production systems with multiple cobots/robots is considered and solved with a scalable algorithm. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Note to Practitioners</i> —Collaborative robots and independent robots are increasingly applied to manufacturing production systems. However, how to optimally allocate both types of robots considering both productivity and ergonomics influence has not been well studied. In this article, we established a practical optimization method to allocate cobots/robots to different workstations and split the work between cobot and human in one workstation when there are multiple workstations and a limited number of available cobots/robots in the manufacturing systems. Based on various real-world scenarios, we inferred useful insights for the robot/cobot allocation problem. To deal with the computational load when the number of workstations is large, a scalable optimization algorithm is also adopted. The case study results demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Human Posture Estimation: A Systematic Review on Force-Based Methods—Analyzing the Differences in Required Expertise and Result Benefits for Their Utilization

Force-based human posture estimation (FPE) provides a valuable alternative when camera-based human motion capturing is impractical. It offers new opportunities for sensor integration in smart products for patient monitoring, ergonomic optimization and sports science. Due to the interdisciplinary research on the topic, an overview of existing methods and the required expertise for their utilization is lacking. This paper presents a systematic review by the PRISMA 2020 review process. In total, 82 studies are selected (59 machine learning (ML)-based and 23 digital human model (DHM)-based posture estimation methods). The ML-based methods use input data from hardware sensors—mostly pressure mapping sensors—and trained ML models for estimating human posture. The ML-based human posture estimation algorithms mostly reach an accuracy above 90%. DHMs, which represent the structure and kinematics of the human body, adjust posture to minimize physical stress. The required expert knowledge for the utilization of these methods and their resulting benefits are analyzed and discussed. DHM-based methods have shown their general applicability without the need for application-specific training but require expertise in human physiology. ML-based methods can be used with less domain-specific expertise, but an application-specific training of these models is necessary.

Retracted: Tractor Cab Ergonomics Optimization Based on the Simplified Model of Upper Limb from the Perspective of Public Health.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/2411301.].

An Innovative Layout Design and Storage Assignment Method for Manual Order Picking with Respect to Ergonomic Criteria

Background: This paper aims to improve the overall performance of manual warehouse Order Picking (OP) processes by proposing an innovative method for designing a picking area layout, and introducing a storage assignment strategy with respect to ergonomics and workers’ physical fatigue. Methods: The proposed method categorizes the available picking slots based on size and ABC analysis. Ιt takes into consideration a set of ergonomic constraints pertinent to the rack heights and travel distance restrictions for each slot type, leading to the assignment of a location to each slot type based on its individual characteristics. In doing so, the proposed method introduces an innovative ‘flame-shape’ aisle layout. Finally, the products are assigned to their optimal locations, targeting OP time minimization, balanced workload allocation, and ergonomics optimization through a ranking system measuring the ‘difficulty’ of retrieving the products based on their weight, popularity, and slot location. Results: The proposed method led to a productivity rise of 14.9% along with a significant decrease of the ‘difficulty’ index, by 31%. Conclusions: The results prove that a prominent performance improvement can be achieved when both travel distance and manual workload minimization are targeted for determining the picking area layout and storage design.

A Virtual Element-Based Postural Optimization Method for Improved Ergonomics During Human-Robot Collaboration

Human-robot collaboration is becoming increasingly popular in the manufacturing industry, opening the door to a large range of applications by combining the complementary skills of the human worker and the robot. Collaborative robots are also a solution to decrease the operator workload and indirectly reduce the risk of occupational injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The latter represents one of the major causes of absenteeism at work. Thanks to the development of human tracking devices, it is possible to monitor the operator, analyze the postures, and assess the associated MSD risk. In this paper, we present a novel ergonomics optimization framework that performs postural optimization based on the virtual element method. A feedback interface is developed whereby the user is informed about non-ergonomic postures and an improved body pose is proposed. The workpiece position controller module acts on the cobot end-effector and indirectly on the co-manipulated part in such a way that the operator’s posture is improved. The framework was validated by a user study performed on a human-robot collaboration task whereby the subject polishes a part hold by the robot. The conducted study of the user’s perception and REBA scores showed promising results. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Note to Practitioners</i> —This paper is motivated by the problem of non-ergonomic posture of workers in hybrid workcells. The proposed approach makes use of virtual elements (springs and dampers) to build a mechanical model of the human body posture and perform postural optimization. The obtained body joint angles are fed into two modules of the framework. First, a graphical interface displays the current pose of the user and proposes to him the improved posture. Second, a controller adapts the pose of the workpiece hold by the collaborative robot. This is realized by computing a displacement vector between the wrist current and optimized positions. The use of such a framework was demonstrated on a collaborative polishing task whereby the robot adjusts the position of the workpiece. After a user study test with 10 participants, joint data were collected and the REBA scores of different subtasks were measured and compared. The results from these preliminary experiments showed that the proposed approach improves the human body postures and offers a promising solution to enhance ergonomics by the robot assistance in case of robotic workcells. The conducted survey also shows an overall positive subject’s perception of the system.

Tractor Cab Ergonomics Optimization Based on the Simplified Model of Upper Limb from the Perspective of Public Health.

The study of tractor ergonomics is both an essential part of public health and a very significant part of the scientific community's focus at the moment. It offers a foundation for the layout design of the tractor cab, making it possible to effectively avoid occupational diseases, minimize the number of safety accidents, and enhance the comfort of operation. Devices are categorized as control rod devices, knob-type devices, and steering wheels according to the various modes of operation of the tractor cab. Steering wheels are also included. The ease of handling of a number of different components was ranked according to how well they performed on the fast evaluation approach for the upper limbs. After that, in accordance with the concept that underpins this evaluation approach, the comfortable range of motion of human upper limb joints is evaluated while undergoing a variety of manipulation modalities. In conjunction with the structure of the human body and the characteristics of its movement, a streamlined point-line structure model of the human upper limb is constructed, with the H-point serving as the reference point. The problem of figuring out how to distribute the control components in the best possible way has been solved, and the optimal distribution range diagram of the steering wheel has been obtained. The ideal height for the distribution of control rod devices is around 300–400 millimeters, whereas the ideal height for the distribution of knob-type devices is approximately 200–500 millimeters. In conclusion, the cab design of the KAT2204 tractor is improved upon thanks to the analysis done in this study, which can be found above. The legitimacy of the research conclusion is confirmed by the fact that the RULA value is lower than 2, which is proved by the fact that the design findings are validated by the Creo Manikin module. The ergonomics of the tractor cab were taken into consideration when using this research approach as a reference.

Psychological Security of the Individual as a Functional Component of Professional Activity

Consideration of professional safety as a functional component of professional activity includes analysis of categorical methodological grounding of this concept in psychological work in the context of ergonomic provision of effective professional activity by a complex of external worker’s and individual worker’s protection, where special attention is paid to dangerous professions. First of all, took into account the need of accidents causes at work; determining the optimal workload in professional activities; identification of human reserve capabilities and ergonomic optimization of interaction processes with the production environment. The general, differentiated indicators of susceptibility to danger are specified; the preconditions for the formation of psychological security are determined; the factors of erroneous actions’ occurrence at performance of professional activity are allocated; the psychological provision of labor safety through a system of organizational measures is outlined. Historical digression in the application of a systematic approach to the analysis of professional activity, as well as general psychological provisions of the concept of systemogenesis of professional activity, the concept of structural and functional organization of self-regulation, the concept of maladaptive activity (risk readiness) and the concept of product ergonomics, personality in assessing the quality of human life. Elaboration on the definition of the work psychological signs and its gradations and development of receptions of professional self-preservation of the person is presented.

Surgical Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Pain in Orthopaedic Surgery Residents: A Multicenter Survey Study.

Purpose:Owing to the nature of orthopaedic surgery, occupational hazards and musculoskeletal pain (MSP) are inherent. These hazards have been well-documented among practicing orthopaedic surgeons, but there remains a paucity of data regarding MSP among orthopaedic surgery residents. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and quantify the extent of work-related MSP among orthopaedic surgical residents. We also sought to analyze resident attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding surgical ergonomics.Methods:An online survey was sent to 78 orthopaedic surgery resident program directors to be distributed to residents within their programs. The survey included three main sections: symptoms by body part, attitudes/beliefs/behaviors regarding surgical ergonomics, and finally demographics. Pain was reported as using the 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale, with 0 = no pain and 10 = maximum pain. Several questions about resident well-being were assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.Results:Seventy-six orthopaedic surgery residents completed the survey, 72% men and 28% women. Most residents (97%) experience procedural-related MSP. Average pain scores of all residents was 3.52/10. Notable levels of MSP (≥4/10) were most common in the lower back (35%), neck (29.7%), and feet (25.7%). A positive association exists between higher MSP and lower work satisfaction (P = 0.005), burnout (P = 0.04), and callousness toward others (P < 0.0001). MSP has notable impact on resident behaviors including over-the-counter medication use, stamina, concentration, and degree of irritability.Conclusion:The prevalence of MSP among orthopaedic surgical residents is extremely high. Our study demonstrates that MSP has a notable impact on resident concentration, degree of irritability, and other burnout symptoms. The results of this study highlight the importance of limiting compromising procedural positions, ergonomic optimization, and increasing the awareness of the importance of ergonomics among residents. This could have future implications on productivity and career longevity.

Ergonomics Optimization of Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Optimize the cab seat height of the heavy commercial vehicle and the maneuverability of the shift lever. Method: The mathematical model of human sitting posture and upper limb operation were established. The Chinese human body size was corrected by the combination of height growth rate and height linear ratio. Under the constraint of sitting posture, the H-point fitline model of the 5th, 50th and 95th percentile male drivers in China was obtained, and the optimal H-point range and SgRP point height were determined. The problem of high seat height has been optimized. At the same time, a operating lever layout position model is established; The actual measurement was made in the Class A vehicle, and the shift lever arrangement position was redefined. Conclusion: The height adaptability of the seat is improved; the operating comfort of the shift lever is improved; the visible area of the instrument panel becomes larger, and the 10th percentile male driver in China has a larger blind spot.

Prevalence of Back Pain among German Ophthalmologists

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of back pain among German ophthalmologists, to investigate the relationship towards age, gender, various profession-related factors, to correlate localization of pain to subspecialties, and to explore individual therapeutic and coping strategies. Methods: In this prospective, cross-sectional survey, a 9-item questionnaire was sent via mail to all members of the German professional association of ophthalmologists “Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands e.V. (BVA).” Responses were analyzed according to a pre-specified analysis plan. Results: From a total of 5,954 members contacted, 1,861 copies (31%) were received back, of which 1,807 (30%) were suitable for analysis. 913 (51%) participants were female and 876 (48%) were male, with a median age of 50 years (interquartile range: 44; 57). 1,464 ophthalmologists (81%) reported current back problems, considerably more than had been reported in the general population or in other medical specialties. Older age, female gender, and higher number of professional years appeared to be risk factors for developing back pain. Overall, neck pain was the leading symptom in 951 attendees (65%) but differed between ophthalmologists who primarily performed conservative treatment (cervical spine) and those who performed surgery (mainly lumbar spine). 1,037 participants (71%) link their complaints to their occupational activity. Exercising and back training were reported as common strategies for prevention and coping with the problem. Recommendations for improvement were mainly ergonomic optimization of the working place. Conclusions: The prevalence of back pain complaints in German ophthalmologists is high. Neck pain (65%) was the leading localization, followed by low back pain (53%) and shoulder (38%) problems, which might emphasize a special back pain complaint profile in ophthalmologists. Low back pain seems to be more common in ophthalmologists with surgical specialization than in those with mainly medical tasks. The high prevalence of back pain in ophthalmologists should be communicated with employers, the industry, and professional societies to develop and implement a strategy to prevent occupational-related musculoskeletal disorders and preserve the ability to work and the quality of life.

The Optimization Design of the Geometric Adaptability of the Console in the Medical Emergency Room of Ship Cabin Based on Ergonomics

Ye, J.; Huang, H.; Liang, W., and Li, H., 2020. The optimization design of the geometric adaptability of the console in the medical emergency room of ship cabin based on ergonomics. In: Yang, Y.; Mi, C.; Zhao, L., and Lam, S. (eds.), Global Topics and New Trends in Coastal Research: Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 103, pp. 887–891. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.In view of the current situation of the design and use of the console in the ship cabin medical emergency room, which cannot meet the treatment needs of medical staff and patients at the same time, an ergonomic optimization design method for the geometric adaptation of the console in the ship cabin medical emergency room is proposed. Simplify the patient's body system and establish the patient's body model according to the national standard of human body size; analyze the typical treatment postures of surgical students, and simulate the typical operation postures in CATIA. Determine the working space with the best working posture of human body, and express the space with ergonomic software, so as to obtain the size of each plate, the relative size of each plate and the key movement range of the operating table in the medical emergency room of the ship cabin as the initial design conditions of the mechanical system; research the shape, color and material design requirements of medical devices. The overall evaluation function is used to evaluate the forming quality of the parts, as the optimization objective function, the optimization mathematical model is established, and the ergonomic optimization design of the control platform of the ship cabin medical emergency room is completed. The simulation results show that the proposed method has a good comprehensive effect on the geometric adaptation of the control platform of the ship cabin medical emergency room.

Construction and application of an ergonomic simulation optimization method driven by a posture load regulatory network

The optimization of man–machine systems is a critical component in the research and development of products but it has been a struggle to improve the optimization accuracy. This study presents an ergonomic optimization method driven by a posture load regulatory network (PLRN). Considering that the differences in work-related musculoskeletal disorders are caused by different occupations, human body part data collection is completed using the deconstructions of man–machine task sequences, which applies in partial theory of the complex network to build the PLRN model. Then the approach connects the human body part data with the regulatory network to calculate the cumulative load tendency and the performance of the load group; results of the analysis provide support for the ranking of human body part loads. In addition, we derive the mapping relationship between the man–machine workload and product engineering modules based on the quality function deployment theory, which can reflect the man–machine system problems of products and assist designers in optimizing and making decisions in man–machine systems. To this end, this paper provides a case study research for evaluating the feasibility of the PLRN simulation optimization method. Results show that our method is capable of explaining the change and the predicting the tendency of human load during the man–machine operation. Compared with the traditional subjective analytic hierarchy process, the PLRN simulation optimization method provides more accurate and objective evaluation on product ergonomics, and new research opportunities on ergonomic optimization.

Motion Analysis-based Design of Wall Painting Tool Storage

While the wall painting is applied frequently in interior design and decoration, many problems exist in the wall painting tools usage and transportation. With the interview method conducted in the investigation of the wall painters, based on the motion analysis and the economic principle of the related action, the design prototype of the wall painting tool storage was proposed. Conducting the multiple actual working scenes motion test, this design was continuously improved aiming to offer an ergonomic optimization with the appearance and function balanced design.

МЕТОД ЗАГАЛЬНОГО ПРОЕКТУВАННЯ РЕГІОНАЛЬНИХ ПАСАЖИРСЬКИХ ЛІТАКІВ

A method of general design of regional passenger planes for transportation of passengers, baggage, mail and cargo on domestic and international airlines with the possibility of operating on airfields with concrete and prepared unpaved runways is proposed. Airplane is designed to replace the outdated Tu-134 passenger aircraft in the fleet of airlines of the CIS and other countries. The concept of creating an aircraft using integrated design systems has been developed. The effect of the aircraft parameters on the aerodynamic and mass characteristics was taken into account, subject to the requirements for layout and flight safety. The range of variation of the aircraft modifications parameters has been determined. The method has been tested by comparing the obtained parameters with the regional passenger aircraft of the Antonov State Enterprise.The aircraft features a modern aerodynamic configuration and efficient engines. Modern flight and navigation equipment and radio communication equipment, the use of multifunctional indicators, electrical distant flight control system allowing them to be used on any airways, in simple and complex meteorological conditions, day and night, and on routes with high flight intensity at high comfort level of passengers and crew.Passenger comfort is provided at the average level of long-haul aircraft, and is achieved by a rational layout and composition of service rooms, deep ergonomic optimization of the overall and individual space of the passenger compartment. The aircraft fully complies with the AP-25 airworthiness standards.The main technical characteristics of the aircraft are comparable to the characteristics of the analogue aircraft of Embraer and Bombardier companies. In addition, the aircraft has several advantages, such as the ability to operate on aerodromes with poorly prepared and unpaved runways, the presence of a door-ramp, high engine safety from damage by foreign objects, a high level of passenger comfort and large luggage racks, high efficiency of operation; high level of competitiveness in the global market

Ergonomics assessment of an accountant’s workplace as a management option for a worksite health prevention

A basic characteristic of workplaces with video display units is the high dynamics of modernization and the possibilities for ergonomic optimization. In a prophylactic ergonomic intervention, occupational medicine is a management option for improving the quality of work by reducing the incidence of negative health outcomes. By implementing ergonomic managerial decisions, it is possible to achieve good health and workability. The study aims to make an ergonomic assessment of the workplace of an operational accountant and to provide management decisions for health prevention. 97 people with an average age of 34.72 ± 8.96 years were interviewed, of whom 7 (7.2%) men and 90 (92.8%) were women. The most common health complaints in the past six months, according to the survey are related to back pain (77.1%) that reasonably can be connected with that work chair does not provide good support for the lumbar region of the spine. A secondary is the headache (74% of respondents), followed by shoulder pain (67.7%), eye problems (55.6%), neck pain (64.6). The most common are complaints of headache (87.0%) in the youngest trainees (up to 5 years working experience) and those from 5 to 10 years (83.3%) compared to the ones with the longest working experience (57, 1%) (p <0.017 and p <0.016).The managerial task is to organize workplaces and furnish them in cooperation with competent persons in the field of occupational medicine and ergonomics. This will have a good effect on both the health and working capacity of workers, but also on labor productivity. The organization of the work and rest regime is also important for good efficiency.