Assessment of Industrial Workers’ Discomfort Level by Simulation Annealing

Musculoskeletal disorders and pains are generally found in human work activities, and workers in the industry are exposed to the risk of injuries and wounds. Industrial risk factors are the leading cause of health problems. Industrial workers can adversely affect their bodies, reducing productivity, product and work quality, and increasing musculoskeletal disorder problems, which cause serious health problems that affect workers’ mental well-being and reduce their work efficiency. This chapter aimed to assess industrial workers’ discomfort levels, which leads to mental stress. The discomfort questionnaire and the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) were applied. Simulated annealing (SA) algorithms were used to get the best fitness value. Based on the results, suitable ergonomic solutions can be adopted for design and growth.