An Investigation of Ergonomics Analysis Tools Used in Industry in the Identification of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Autorzy: Pascual S. A. , Naqvi S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Web-based surveys were sent to Canadian certified ergonomists, Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) and health and safety certification trainers to understand better which ergonomics analysis tools were used in industry and help JHSCs obtain the necessary training required to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The results showed that most of the certified ergonomists used the Snook/Mital tables, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) equation and rapid upper limb assessment (RULA)/rapid entire body assessment (REBA). The most frequently used methods by JHSCs to identify ergonomics risk were injury reports and worker complaints. The surveys for the health and safety certification trainers revealed that most curricula did not include ergonomics analysis tools. There appears to be a gap between what is recommended by certified ergonomists for JHSC, what is taught in training and what is used by JHSCs for ergonomics risk analysis. A better understanding, modifications in training curricula and education of JHSCs are needed to help reduce WMSDs.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomics analysis tools; surveys, certified ergonomists; joint health and safety committees

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 2
• Strony: 237--245
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Pascual S. A.

• Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW), Toronto, ON, Canada

autor

Naqvi S.

• Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW), Toronto, ON, Canada
• Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada

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