| Revista: | EASI: Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas en la Industria |
| Base de datos: | |
| Número de sistema: | 000594658 |
| ISSN: | 2953-6634 |
| Autores: | Fajardo Pruna, Marcelo1 Lopez Estrada, Luis2 Barbery, Jhon1 Medina, Guillermo1 |
| Instituciones: | 1Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias de la Producción, Guayaquil, Guayas. Ecuador 2Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Madrid. España |
| Año: | 2024 |
| Periodo: | Ene-Jun |
| Volumen: | 3 |
| Número: | 1 |
| Paginación: | 40-51 |
| País: | Ecuador |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Tipo de documento: | Artículo |
| Resumen en inglés | In response to the increasing need for enhanced occupational safety in cold storage facilities, this study presents the design and validation of a mechatronic time control device specifically developed for monitoring the exposure times of warehouse operators in a multinational company. Over the past two decades, Ecuador has significantly increased regulations to safeguard worker health and safety. In compliance with these regulations, this research addresses the challenges operators face when exposed to sub-zero temperatures during their work shifts. The proposed system integrates mechanical, electronic, and control components to systematically track and manage operators' time within cold rooms, ensuring compliance with predefined safety thresholds. A NodeMCU microcontroller, digital temperature sensors, and a robust communication interface form the device's core. This device records entry and exit times, monitors ambient conditions, and triggers alerts when exposure limits are approached. Extensive validation was conducted using a 3D-printed resin prototype, demonstrating the device's capability to function effectively in harsh environments. The system's efficacy was evaluated through real-world testing, where operators used the prototype during their shifts. Data collected confirmed the device's reliability in tracking exposure times and enhancing worker safety. |
| Resumen en español | In response to the increasing need for enhanced occupational safety in cold storage facilities, this study presents the design and validation of a mechatronic time control device specifically developed for monitoring the exposure times of warehouse operators in a multinational company. Over the past two decades, Ecuador has significantly increased regulations to safeguard worker health and safety. In compliance with these regulations, this research addresses the challenges operators face when exposed to sub-zero temperatures during their work shifts. The proposed system integrates mechanical, electronic, and control components to systematically track and manage operators' time within cold rooms, ensuring compliance with predefined safety thresholds. A NodeMCU microcontroller, digital temperature sensors, and a robust communication interface form the device's core. This device records entry and exit times, monitors ambient conditions, and triggers alerts when exposure limits are approached. Extensive validation was conducted using a 3D-printed resin prototype, demonstrating the device's capability to function effectively in harsh environments. The system's efficacy was evaluated through real-world testing, where operators used the prototype during their shifts. Data collected confirmed the device's reliability in tracking exposure times and enhancing worker safety. |
| Disciplinas: | Ingeniería, Ingeniería |
| Palabras clave: | Ingeniería mecánica, Ingeniería industrial |
| Keyword: | Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering |
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