| Document ID (ISN) | 111828 |
| CIS number |
11-0581 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0829-0369 - Travail et santé |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Calvet B., Charlebois C. |
| Title |
Workplace layout taking into account work activities - A positive experience |
| Original title |
Aménagement versus activités de travail - Un projet prometteur [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
June 2011, Vol. 27, No.2, p.22-25. Illus. 4 ref. |
| Abstract |
In the printing industry, it is estimated that 43% of accidents are caused by postures and efforts and 23% by the layout of premises. This article presents a participatory ergonomic approach that resulted in improvements in the layout of a unit of a newspaper printing plant in Quebec, Canada. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
premises; equipment layout; workplace design; printing industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ergonomics; workers' participation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
|
