âUse of zeroG® Arm Systems to Reduce Injuries and ... - NSRP
âUse of zeroG® Arm Systems to Reduce Injuries and ... - NSRP
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“Use <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reduce</strong> <strong>Injuries</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Increase Productivity in Shipbuilding”<br />
Technology Transfer Presentation<br />
<strong>NSRP</strong>/ASE Surface Preparation <strong>and</strong> Coatings Panel<br />
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<strong>NSRP</strong>’s Charge <strong>to</strong> Panels<br />
Identify innovative<br />
technologies <strong>and</strong><br />
best practices<br />
Improve work performance…<br />
Maintain a safe work environment...<br />
<strong>Reduce</strong> time <strong>and</strong> cost <strong>to</strong> construct,<br />
modernize <strong>and</strong> repair Navy ships.<br />
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Problem <strong>to</strong> be Addressed:<br />
Shipbuilding & repair consistently high on OSHA's<br />
list <strong>of</strong> industries with the highest injury rates.<br />
Increased<br />
injury<br />
rates<br />
Absenteeism<br />
Morale problems<br />
Resulting in significant costs <strong>and</strong> risks for the industry.<br />
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Innovative Technology<br />
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zeroG®<strong>Arm</strong> System Overview<br />
Recognized by<br />
ergonomic,<br />
business &<br />
tech innova<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
as a<br />
BEST PRACTICE<br />
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Job Selection for Testing <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong><br />
Hold or repetitively manipulate<br />
heavy <strong>to</strong>ols for an extended period<br />
Water jet lance application<br />
Overhead grinding<br />
Media blasting<br />
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zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> System <strong>and</strong> Mounting<br />
Tool Interface<br />
Man-lift Mount<br />
Gimbal<br />
Portable Gantry Mount<br />
Mounting Block<br />
Floor Creeper Mount<br />
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Chair Mount
Cus<strong>to</strong>m Engineered Solutions<br />
pictures<br />
Equipment<br />
Manufacturers<br />
information<br />
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Training<br />
zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> mimics movements <strong>of</strong> a human arm<br />
… operation is intuitive.<br />
•Training less than 30 min.<br />
•Setup & Training Guide<br />
•Opera<strong>to</strong>r Reference Card<br />
•Continued Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Support by Equipois<br />
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Survey <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> Opera<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
•Perceived level <strong>of</strong> exertion<br />
•Perceptions <strong>of</strong> overall user experience<br />
•Perceptions <strong>of</strong> initial installation <strong>and</strong> training process<br />
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RPE Survey Results<br />
Borg Rating <strong>of</strong> Perceived Exertion<br />
6<br />
No exertion<br />
at all 10<br />
very light – light<br />
20<br />
Maximal<br />
exertion<br />
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Likert Scale Survey Results<br />
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Feedback – Initial Installation & Training<br />
High Percentage - ‘Just adequate’ or ‘Very dissatisfied’<br />
Two prominent themes:<br />
1. Need for quicker or easier method <strong>to</strong> mount the<br />
zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> <strong>and</strong> change <strong>to</strong>ols.<br />
2. Lack <strong>of</strong> setup demonstration <strong>and</strong> training for 2 nd shift.<br />
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Likert Scale Survey Results<br />
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Opera<strong>to</strong>r Comments - Most Liked & Least Liked<br />
Most common ‘Liked Most’ response:<br />
The <strong>Arm</strong> <strong>to</strong>ok the equipment weight <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> the<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>r, reducing strain <strong>and</strong> fatigue.<br />
Most common ‘Liked Least’ response:<br />
<strong>Arm</strong>’s reach was restricted due <strong>to</strong> the mounting<br />
setup in the basket.<br />
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Opera<strong>to</strong>r comments re: zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong><br />
“Very easy <strong>to</strong> use; more productive; less resting time.”<br />
“Excellent; I hope they get one or two.”<br />
“You could do a 10 hour job in 8 hours, being less tired at<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the day.”<br />
“Like it; think with a few weeks it would be very good.”<br />
“I feel that if it was installed in a way that was easy <strong>to</strong><br />
move around, it would increase productivity <strong>and</strong> decrease<br />
wear on the body.”<br />
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Other Production Benefits<br />
Diverse range <strong>of</strong> workers can perform tasks safely<br />
.<br />
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Implementation <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong><br />
Appropriate job selection<br />
“Real men<br />
do not need<br />
this kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> help.”*<br />
Workable mounting set-up<br />
Training for all shifts<br />
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Challenges <strong>to</strong> Implementation<br />
Adjusting Mindsets…<br />
Breaking production habits<br />
“Real men<br />
do not need<br />
this kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> help.”*<br />
* quote from this study<br />
Adjusting <strong>to</strong> learning curve<br />
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For more information …<br />
“Use <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reduce</strong> <strong>Injuries</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Increase Productivity in Shipbuilding”<br />
<strong>NSRP</strong>.org<br />
<strong>NSRP</strong>/ASE Surface Preparation <strong>and</strong> Coatings Panel<br />
Stephen Cogswell, Panel Chair<br />
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Use <strong>of</strong> zeroG® <strong>Arm</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reduce</strong> <strong>Injuries</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Increase Productivity in Shipbuilding<br />
Panel Project Team:<br />
Project Technical Rep: Arcino Quiero, Newport News Shipbuilding<br />
Project Lead: Stephen Cogswell, BAE <strong>Systems</strong> Southeast Shipyards<br />
Principal Research: Scott Decesare, Equipois Inc.<br />
Workforce Development Panel: Sharon Huntley, Huntley Consulting<br />
Special thanks <strong>to</strong> McConnell, Allen D CIV NSWCCD for his<br />
assistance with this project<br />
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