Beyond PPE: Engineering Control Redesigns for High-Velocity Warehousing: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Ergonomics, PIT–Pedestrian Separation and AMR Interactions

This study examines how ergonomic redesigns, engineering, and the incorporation of automation make warehouses safe. Having an integrated methodology based on secondary findings, the research is a synthesis of both quantitative research of ergonomics risk assessment and qualitative analysis of the attitude of the workers toward the topic of safety. The findings indicate that the ergonomic interventions, such as flexibility of workstation, job rotation, and improved layout design, have significant influence in reducing the strain and fatigue of marketing strain. Engineering controls are made up of PIT-pedestrian separation zones and adaptive traffic flow systems, which provide safety and efficiency in operations. Further, the invention of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) displays greater human-robot interaction, will, and prevention of collisions that may occur accidentally. Altogether, these findings can suggest that the interaction of human factors, engineering, and automation is the foundation of the future of intralogistics. The study concludes that the key to sustainable warehouse safety is always-evaluated, technology-correct, and technology-action-concise and ergonomically-aware engineering practices to maximize performance and prevent harm to the health and well-being of workers.