| Document ID (ISN) | 100576 |
| CIS number |
02-1959 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Morken T., Moen B., Riise T., Vigeland Hauge S.H., Holien S., Langedrag A., Olson H.O., Pedersen S., Liahjell Saue I.L., Seljebø G.M., Thoppil V. |
| Title |
Effects of a training program to improve musculoskeletal health among industrial workers - Effects of supervisors' role in the intervention |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2002, Vol.30, No.2, p.115-127. Illus. 44 ref. |
| Abstract |
To evaluate the effects of a one-year training programme on musculoskeletal symptoms, psychosocial factors and coping, 549 workers from eight plants in the aluminum industry in Norway were divided into three groups: shift group with supervisor; shift group without supervisor and managers. The effects were measured using a questionnaire including items on musculoskeletal symptoms, coping, job demands, control and social support. Participants in the "operators without a supervisor" group used coping strategies more often and tended towards increased social support. No significant changes in musculoskeletal symptoms were found. The intervention groups implemented changes in the work environment such as redesigning the workplace, changing work tools and increasing job variation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
aluminium industry; musculoskeletal diseases; role of supervisory staff; ergonomics; psychology and sociology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; Norway; monotonous work; programme evaluation; symptoms; questionnaire survey; case-control study; work involving responsibility |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Norway |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Smelting and refining operations
Psychological factors
Ergonomics
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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