Functions of participatory ergonomics programs in reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2016.08.021
- VernacularTitle:参与式工效学在预防工作相关肌肉骨骼疾患中的应用
- Author:
Mengjie GUO
1
;
Jianjun LIU
;
Hongyan YAO
Author Information
1. 中国疾病预防控制中心流行病学办公室
- Keywords:
Participatory ergonomics;
Musculoskeletal disorders;
Intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2016;37(8):1159-1163
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are most commonly seen in all the occupational non-fatal injuries and illnesses for workers,especially those who are involved in labor-intensive industries.Participatory ergonomics is frequently used to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.This paper gives an overview of a historical perspective on the use of participatory ergonomics approach in reducing the health effects of labor-intensive industries.Progress,barriers and facilitators on the organization,implementation and evaluation of participatory ergonomics programs are studied.Participatory ergonomics seems a successful method to develop,prioritize measures to prevent MSDs.Participatory ergonomics can help industries reduce musculoskeletal injuries and disorders,improve workplace condition and promote health conditions of the workers.
