Motivating Ergonomic Computer Workstation Setup: Sometimes Training Is Not Enough

• Autorzy: Sigurdsson S. O. , Artnak M. , Needham M. , Wirth O. , Silverman K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Musculoskeletal disorders lead to pain and suffering and result in high costs to industry. There is evidence to suggest that whereas conventional ergonomics training programs result in knowledge gains, they may not necessarily translate to changes in behavior. There were 11 participants in an ergonomics training program, and a subsample of participants received a motivational intervention in the form of incentives for correct workstation setup. Training did not yield any changes in ergonomics measures for any participant. Incentives resulted in marked and durable changes in targeted workstation measures. The data suggest that improving worker knowledge about ergonomically correct workstation setup does not necessarily lead to correct workstation setup, and that motivational interventions may be needed to achieve lasting behavior change.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

computer workstations; incentives; injury prevention; musculoskeletal disorders; training

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 18, No. 1
• Strony: 27--33
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Sigurdsson S. O.

• University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

autor

Artnak M.

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

autor

Needham M.

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

autor

Wirth O.

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA

autor

Silverman K.

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

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