Ergonomic modernization in a selected automotive company

The article sets out on presenting the macroergonomic modernization of a manufacturing system employed at an automotive company specializing in repairing and refurbishing Peugeot vehicles. The paper outlines features of auto mechanics’ workstations, which constitute the weakest part of the system. Based on observations, interviews with mechanics, the company’s performance statistics and the activities carried out before, during and after work, the author identified common hazards encountered during the work process. The identified factors were assessed by risk evaluation methods. These were employed to estimate the probabilities of the occurrence of risk, the durations of risk exposures, as well as the nature and severity of their consequences. Based on the combined risk assessment, the article presents ways to minimize risk and precautionary measures designed to achieve a macroergonomic upgrade of auto mechanics’ workstations in technical and organizational terms. © 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. Peer-review under responsibility of AHFE Conference.