Assessment of Future Workshop’s Usefulness as an Ergonomics Tool

• Autorzy: Skoglind-Ohman I. , Shahnavaz H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study was carried out to assess Future Workshop (FW) regarding its usefulness as a participatory ergonomics method, using a descriptive evaluation design analysed by phenomenographical approach. The study was conducted among professional cleaners, health care personnel and miners, with a sample of 105 participating subjects in 8 different FWs. Multiple methods, giving a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data, were used for data collection. Good involvement of participants was observed during workshops. Evaluations immediately after FWs and 3 months later showed a strong relationship with high correlation, indicating that the perception of FW participants was very positive. Interviews revealed conformity between developed problem identification and proposed changes. Participants’ own perceptions of FW’s influence on creativity depict their belief of developed ideas and solutions in order to identify and solve workplace problems. FW is considered to be a useful ergonomics tool, and its qualities are related to structure and practical performance.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

participant; involvement; problem solving; visions and ideas; creativity

PL

ergonomia; diagnoza ergonomiczna; szkolenie BHP; szkolenie w przemyśle; innowacyjność

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: Vol. 10, No. 2
• Strony: 119--128
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Skoglind-Ohman I.

• Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden

autor

Shahnavaz H.

• Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden

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