Document ID (ISN) | 109959 |
CIS number |
09-956 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0044-5878 - Accident Prevention |
Year |
2009 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Szlapetis I. |
Title |
Profiting from participatory ergonomics |
Bibliographic information |
May-June 2009, Vol.56, No.2, p.28-32. Illus. |
Abstract |
Participatory ergonomics (PE) is a process for workplace improvement that involves workers in problem solving. This article explains the six key steps to implementing a successful PE programme: creating PE teams with appropriate members; involving the right people in the PE process; providing ergonomic training for the team; choosing a team leader; defining the participants' responsibilities; make decisions through group consultation. |
Descriptors (primary) |
health programmes; workers' participation; ergonomics; musculoskeletal diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
work efficiency; responsibilities of employees; motivation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system Ergonomics Workers' participation Workplace health promotion
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