The design of improved respirators of painters in the automotive industry
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Subject Categories
Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Alma Ma. Jennifer Gutierrez
Defense Panel Member
Rosemary Seva
Abstract/Summary
In industries such as in spray painting, wherein workers are exposed to hazardous vapors, respiratory masks are used to provide appropriate respiratory protection of workers. However, respirators that are available in the local market do not provide adequate comfort and effective seal that limits the inhalation of airborne toxic substances of workers. The purpose of this ergonomic study is to investigate the respirators of auto painters in YY Industrial Products Corporation (YYIPC), with an aim to determine the aspects of the respirator that needs improvement. Need analysis was conducted through a series of surveys that identified the feature of the respirator that needs improvement which includes filtration of odor from substances, strap adjustments and the contour of the facepiece. This was further proven by the gap analysis and fit testing, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), of the current respirator being used by the company along with three other respirators that are sold in the market. With these needs identified, a string of iteration designs were formulated which includes different features of respirators taken from literature and some constructive ideas by the group. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) were conducted to end up with the final design for the model prototype. The final design prototype was then manufactured. The model prototype was tested on the auto painters and the validation showed favorable results for the company.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14957
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
204 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Spray painting; Painters--Health and hygiene; Respirators; Breathing apparatus; Industrial hygiene; Respiratory organs--Diseases; Respiratory organs--Diseases--Prevention; Hazardous substances--Safety measures
Recommended Citation
Galang, M., Lu, M. C., & Ty, D. S. (2008). The design of improved respirators of painters in the automotive industry. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8964
