Reasons for Applying Innovations for Scaffolding Work

• Autorzy: Jong A. M. , Molen H. v. d. , Vink P. , Eikhout S. , Koningsveld E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this paper reasons for applying and for not applying technical and organizational innovations in scaffolding work are studied. In a participatory ergonomic approach these innovations were developed to reduce problems concerning physical load of scaffolders. In this study reasons for the adoption of the innovations in the scaffolding sector are evaluated in 2 studies, in 48 companies. More than half of the scaffolding sector in the Netherlands adopted the innovations. Reasons for applying innovations concerned improvement of work and health and satisfaction with usage. The reason for not applying the innovations concerned specific situations, such as offshore work, in which innovations were not applicable.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

scaffolding work; innovations; participatory ergonomics; musculoskeletal problems; construction industry

PL

choroby narządów ruchu; prace budowlane; praca na wysokości; ergonomia; praca mięśni; obciążenie fizyczne

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: Vol. 9, No. 2
• Strony: 161--175
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Jong A. M.

• Faculty of Industrial Design, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

autor

Molen H. v. d.

• Arbouw, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

autor

Vink P.

• Faculty of Industrial Design, Delf University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
• TNO Work and Employment, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

autor

Eikhout S.

• TNO Work and Employment, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

autor

Koningsveld E.

• TNO Work and Employment, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

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