Salwa Mahmood, Ahmad Zahin Zainal Rashid, Nurul Ainina Nadhirah Tajurahim, Helmy Mustafa El Bakri, Ismail Abdul Rahman, Noorul Azreen Azis,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (IJIEPR 2024)
Abstract
This study addresses ergonomic risks faced by firefighters during hose rolling activities, a physically demanding task that can lead to musculoskeletal issues. Building on a previous project conducted at the Bukit Gambir Fire and Rescue Station, this research expands the analysis by comparing four different hose rolling postures: roll and coil, dutch roll, flaking, and figure of eight. The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method was used to evaluate the ergonomic risk levels of each posture. To further enhance firefighter safety, a preventive strategy tool was proposed and developed. The tool’s design was tested using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks to assess the structural performance of its alloy steel hook and shaft under load. Simulation results showed stress levels below the material’s yield strength, and factor of safety (FOS) analysis confirmed the tool’s structural reliability. This project takes a holistic approach to understanding and mitigating ergonomic risks in firefighting. This study found that the structural of an assistive tool is safe and confirming the robustness and reliability of both the hook and alloy steel shaft designs. By combining ergonomic assessment with engineering simulation, it not only identifies high-risk postures but also provides a practical solution to reduce strain and prevent injury. Ultimately, the project contributes to improving the safety and well-being of firefighters, supporting a safer work environment for those who risk their lives to protect others.
Gholamreza Gholampour, Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Rahim, Faezeh Gholampour,
Volume 29, Issue 4 (IJIEPR 2018)
Abstract
Nowadays, automakers have faced complexity of supply chain that have to improve procedures and processes in order to access high performance in both strategic and operational. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate model of strategic performance of supply chain (SPSC), which include information technology (IT), organizational learning (OL), and Product innovation (PRI) via qualitative research. In fact, this research follows how these factors effect on SPSC. IRANKHODRO Company (IKCO) as the biggest automaker in Middle East is our case study in order to research and evaluate mentioned model. A total number of 12 interviews were done based on a list of semi-structured open-ended questions in order to evaluate constructs and model. The development of constructs in IKCO according to respondents’ opinion was classified at three categories including high, medium and low levels. In high level, IT has been developed in IKCO more than another constructs, which consists of development of ORACLE system, SAP and KANBAN in order to cover information, procedures and processes across supply chain. While SPSC has been developed less than others.
