Identification of Ergonomic Issues That Affect Workers in Oilrigs in Desert Environments

• Autorzy: Shikdar A. A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The main objective of this research was to conduct an assessment of ergonomic-related problems in oilrigs in a desert environment. A checklist, physical audit and medical records were used in the investigation. The results showed significant health, environment and work-related problems that could be attributed to ergonomic deficiencies in the work system of the oilrig. Some major ergonomic issues identified were hard physical work, back pain, discomfort, hot environment, long shift, and diverse schedule. Ninety-four percent of the employees perceived the workday as very long, 79% were dissatisfied with the work schedule, while 61% of the employees perceived the summer work environment as extremely hot. Ergonomics should be considered in the work system design so as to reduce or eliminate problems in oilrigs in hot desert environments.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

desert environment; work shift; ergonomics; occupational health and safety

PL

ergonomia; praca zmianowa; eksploatacja złóż; środowisko cieplne; środowisko pustynne; wydobycie ropy; system pracy; środowisko gorące

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: Vol. 10, No. 2
• Strony: 169--177
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Shikdar A. A.

• Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

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