International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics · 2003 · 32 citations · 8 references
EngineeringProject ManagementTask AnalysisHealthy Work EnvironmentHuman Resource ManagementProductivityHuman FactorOccupant ProductivityManagementWorking ConditionsHuman FactorsSupportive Expert TeamOccupational ErgonomicsAssistive TechnologyDesignUser ExperienceRehabilitationCognitive ErgonomicsControl FactoryIndustrial DesignParticipatory ErgonomicsAutomationBusinessOccupational DisorderOccupational TherapyHuman-computer InteractionParticipatory Ergonomics ModelErgonomics
A participatory ergonomics model was designed for improving working conditions, quality, and productivity in a medium-sized manufacturing enterprise by making use of a Supportive Expert Team (SET). In order to implement the model, a team-based structure consisting of a Steering Committee (SC) and 2 Action Groups (AGs) was designed and a 5-phase methodology followed. To validate the model, a similar factory was selected as control. Performance of the model was successful throughout the project. AGs under the supervision of the SC and the support of the SET designed and implemented several ergonomics solutions using local resources. Our findings showed that, in comparison with the control factory, application of such a model could be considered as a provider of a more humanized work environment as well as a more efficient and cost-effective approach.
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John Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook · Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene · 2000 · 73 citations