Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Ergonomic and Medical Intervention

• Autorzy: McSweeney K. P. , Craig B. N. , Congleton J. J. , Miller D.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ergonomic Program Standard questions have been raised as to the value and effectiveness of an organization’s ergonomics program. In light of these concerns, the immense cost associated with work-related injury and illness, and the related pain and suffering associated with such injuries and illnesses, it is important to present a workable and effective ergonomic and medical intervention program. The results of this applied study demonstrate that through the application of an ergonomic and medical intervention program, workplace-related injuries and illnesses can be reduced or eliminated.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomic and medical intervention; work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs); cumulative trauma disorders; occupational injury and illness

PL

choroby narządów ruchu; ergonomia; medycyna pracy; choroba zawodowa; zagrożenia zdrowia; program ochrony zdrowia

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: Vol. 8, No. 4
• Strony: 433--449
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 6 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

McSweeney K. P.

• American Bureau of Shipping - Corporate Technology, Houston, TX, USA

autor

Craig B. N.

• Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA

autor

Congleton J. J.

• Health Science Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

autor

Miller D.

• Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

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