Job rotation schedules are generally conducted without considering hand–arm vibration
(HAV) exposure especially in manufacturing firms, such as heavy industry, which confront …

Productivity and concerns regarding the well-being of workers exposed to vibrations stand
as significant topics within labor-intensive sectors. In particular, this study contributes to the …

Reducing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors and work monotony are the main
reasons that persuade a manufacturing industry to apply job rotation in the workforce …

In this article a new model is developed to deal with safe skill-based job rotation scheduling
(SSJRS). A multiobjective integer programming model is presented to determine job rotation …

Performance of assembly lines require meeting conflictual goals: a high production rate and
a high level of flexibility. Flexibility is often provided by human dexterity and the cognitive …

In today's economic context the workforce is a crucial asset in manufacturing industries. The
employee performance and productivity are affected by many factors related on one hand to …

The competitiveness of modern manufacturing systems is based on a high production rate
and a high level of flexibility. Despite the high level of automation achieved in production …

Repetitive work involving manual handling of low loads at high frequency frequently leads to
deteriorated posture and movement co-ordination, causing occupational diseases as the …

The ergonomic workforce scheduling problem (WPS) is addressed in this paper. Unlike its
previous related works, the problem considers realistic worker limitation and task …

Under a harsh industrial environment, workforce safety, and satisfaction are key
characteristics of a successful manufacturing operation. This paper proposes a job rotation …