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Enhancing the impact of ergonomics interventions

Ergonomics, 2005
The aim of this paper was to provide recommendations for ergonomists involved in project design and evaluation. Twelve research and consultancy projects involving ergonomics interventions in a variety of settings in The Netherlands were analysed to identify factors important to success. Projects included participatory and non-participatory cases. Eight
Koningsveld, E.A.P., Rhijn, G.W. van, Vink, P., Dul, J.   +3 more
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Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Ergonomic and Medical Intervention

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2002
The implementation of a successful ergonomic and medical intervention program designed to reduce the number and severity of injuries and illnesses and the associated levels of discomfort in the workplace is presented. Because of the recent activity concerning the on-again-off-again OSHA Ergonomic Program Standard questions have been raised as to the ...
Kevin P, McSweeney, Brian N, Craig, Jerome J, Congleton, David, Miller   +3 more
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Constructive ergonomics and enabling interventions

Ergonomics
This paper presents a constructive view of Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) and its implications regarding work, organisations and HFE interventions.In contrast to a defensive approach to HFE, which would view work mostly as a source of constraints, and the role of HFE as reducing these constraints, the goal of constructive ergonomics is to eliminate ...
Pierre Falzon
exaly   +4 more sources

Ergonomics Interventions at Badger Mining Corporation [PDF]

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2008
In 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Badger Mining Corporation entered a partnership to implement ergonomics interventions, including a systematic process, to address exposure to risk factors that may result in musculoskeletal disorders or other types of injuries/illnesses.
Janet Torma-Krajewski, Martin Lehman
exaly   +3 more sources

The effectiveness of ergonomic intervention in the classroom

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 2002
{\it Objective:} To see if an in-service on proper body mechanics and ergonomics for computer workstation usage can increase a student's knowledge regarding these areas. {\it Study design:} This was a quasi-experimental design using a questionnaire.
Janette, Shinn, Kari-Ann, Romaine, Tara, Casimano, Karen, Jacobs   +3 more
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Ergonomic intervention in carpet mending operation

Applied Ergonomics, 2004
Carpet mending operations are performed in traditional workshops in a squatting position. Seventy-two menders were questioned regarding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Among the menders, knees, back and shoulders problems were more prevalent compared to other body regions. Based on the problems found, a new workstation was developed and eight menders
Alireza, Choobineh, Reza, Tosian, Zahra, Alhamdi, Mohammadhassan, Davarzanie   +3 more
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RCTs of ergonomic interventions

Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2010
Research to assess ergonomic interventions that aim to improve the musculoskeletal health of workers is, for good reason, criticised as being of poor quality. Study design can be inadequate with poor or missing control groups, risk of bias and confounders potentially influencing the outcome.
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Efficacy of an ergonomics intervention for remote college students

Work, 2022
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a rapid adaptation of online education, requiring university students to complete their schoolwork remotely. There is a gap in the evidence-based literature regarding these novel home workstations and the potential to help students understand ergonomics and adjust their workstations.
Delaney, Moslander, Karen, Jacobs
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Ingredients of ergonomic intervention: how to get ergonomics applied

Ergonomics, 1990
An overview is given of how ergonomic expertise is developed and implemented in organizational practice in the steel industry in The Netherlands.
J. A. Algera, W. D. Reitsma, S. Scholtens, A. A. C. Vrins, C. J. D. Wunen   +4 more
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The impact of a participatory ergonomics intervention: the value of involvement

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 2018
This article presents the implementation of a participatory ergonomics (PE) approach in a multinational co mpany in the northern side of Italy, aiming to improve ergonomics, well-being and production outcomes.
Sara Cervai, Federica Polo
exaly   +2 more sources