| Document ID (ISN) | 78453 |
| CIS number |
02-969 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1080-3548 - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Grzybowski W. |
| Title |
A method of ergonomic workplace evaluation for assessing occupational risks at workplaces |
| Bibliographic information |
2001, Vol.7, No.2, p.223-237. Illus. 29 ref. |
| Abstract |
New trends are discussed in workplace analysis. A method is presented for ergonomic workplace evaluation based on 14 criteria grouped into four categories of strenuousness: the physical working environment; physical strain factors; psychological strain factors; technological and organizational factors. The method is a response to demands from industry for tools supporting occupational risk assessment. Benefits of applying the method in occupational safety management systems are presented. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplaces; plant safety and health organization; ergonomic evaluation; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work organization; physical workload; description of technique; job study; stress factors; mental workload |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Poland |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
|
