Assessing the effectiveness of an ergonomics intervention program with a participatory approach: ergonomics settlement in an Iranian steel industry

Rostami, Matin; Choobineh, Alireza; Shakerian, Mahnaz; Faraji, Majid; Modarresifar, Hossein

doi:10.1007/s00420-021-01811-x

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“…Findings from the synthesis analysis indicated that ergonomic interventions have been frequently employed in Asian countries via three distinct approaches: device or tool-based interventions, administrative interventions, and a combination of both. As shown in Table 4, seven articles explored the utilization of devices or tools as a means of ergonomic intervention (Alipour et al, 2021;Antwi-Afari et al, 2021;Arunkumar et al, 2019;Darliana et al, 2020;Kong et al, 2023;Mohammad Yusof et al, 2021;Ramdan & Candra, 2021), seven articles focused on the use of administration (Alghadir et al, 2021;Anshasi et al, 2022;Dhole et al, 2021;Heidarimoghadam et Hijam et al, 2020;Lin et al, 2022;Rahman et al, 2019), and eight articles used a combination of both approaches (Esmaeili et al, 2023;Kee, 2022;Motamedzadeh et al, 2021;Rostami et al, 2022;So et al, 2019;Susihono & Adiatmika, 2021;Susihono & Gede, 2020;Yang et al, 2021).…”

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“…Consequently, more employees are exposed to work-related risks, including WRMSDs. Due to the increasing prevalence of WRMSDs in the workplace, ergonomic intervention is particularly important as a preventive measure (Rostami et al, 2022). To reduce the effect of WRMSDs, several research employed administrative and engineering terms (Kee, 2022), physical and administrative interventions (Motamedzadeh et al, 2021), as well as engineering and training interventions (Esmaeili et al, 2023).…”

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Ergonomic Intervention Practice at the Workplace in Asian boundary: A systematic review

Mohamed Thari,

Mohd Hassan,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

E-BPJ

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are considered occupational diseases that can cause extreme discomfort and impairment. Due to the high prevalence of WRMSDs in Asia, ergonomic intervention has become particularly important and received growing interest among scholars. This review aims to classify ergonomic intervention practices for better musculoskeletal health at workplaces in Asian countries. PRISMA was chosen to review 22 recently published ergonomic intervention studies obtained from the Scopus and WoS databases. The findings revealed three main approaches for ergonomic intervention: application of devices or tools (seven articles), administrative approach (seven articles), and a combination of both (eight articles).

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Ergonomic Intervention Practice at the Workplace in Asian boundary: A systematic review

Mohamed Thari,

Mohd Hassan,

Abdullah

et al. 2023

E-BPJ

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“…The consistency between the proposed method and the Rodgers Muscle Fatigue Analysis reinforces the reliability of our risk assessment method. This leads to actionable recommendations like task redesign, adjustable workstations, or back supports to reduce identified risks [ 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 ]. Additionally, the analysis emphasizes the need for focusing on elbows, forearms, and wrists, prompting the adoption of ergonomic tools and adjustments in hand positions to mitigate the effects of static and awkward postures [ 81 , 84 ].…”

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A Novel IMU-Based System for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Assessment

Baklouti,

Chaker,

Rezgui

et al. 2024

Sensors

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This study introduces a novel wearable Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based system for an objective and comprehensive assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs), thus enhancing workplace safety. The system integrates wearable technology with a user-friendly interface, providing magnetometer-free orientation estimation, joint angle measurements, and WMSDs risk evaluation. Tested in a cable manufacturing facility, the system was evaluated with ten female employees. The evaluation involved work cycle identification, inter-subject comparisons, and benchmarking against standard WMSD risk assessments like RULA, REBA, Strain Index, and Rodgers Muscle Fatigue Analysis. The evaluation demonstrated uniform joint patterns across participants (ICC=0.72±0.23) and revealed a higher occurrence of postures warranting further investigation, which is not easily detected by traditional methods such as RULA. The experimental results showed that the proposed system’s risk assessments closely aligned with the established methods and enabled detailed and targeted risk assessments, pinpointing specific bodily areas for immediate ergonomic interventions. This approach not only enhances the detection of ergonomic risks but also supports the development of personalized intervention strategies, addressing common workplace issues such as tendinitis, low back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The outcomes highlight the system’s sensitivity and specificity in identifying ergonomic hazards. Future efforts should focus on broader validation and exploring the relative influence of various WMSDs risk factors to refine risk assessment and intervention strategies for improved applicability in occupational health.

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“…Mientras que Rostami et al (2021) investigaron los factores ergonómicos y la prevalencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos entre los operadores de maquinaria pesada en una planta industrial. Sus hallazgos resaltan la necesidad de intervenciones ergonómicas específicas, como ajustes en los asientos y controles de la máquina, para mitigar los riesgos de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo.…”

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Riesgos ergonómicos asociados a la operación de maquinaria pesada: volquetes del Gobierno Municipal, Sucúa- Ecuador

Atiencia-Campoverde,

Solano-Peláez

2024

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El presente estudio busca proporcionar información para analizar los riesgos ergonómicos en operadores de maquinaria pesada y volquetes del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal del Cantón Sucúa (GADMCS). Se pretende identificar los riesgos ergonómicos que afectan a estos operadores mediante una investigación cuantitativa y transversal en cada puesto de trabajo, utilizando los métodos de evaluación OCRA y OWAS para valorar las posturas laborales a través de imágenes in situ. La población estudiada incluye a todos los trabajadores del área, cuyas edades y fisiologías varían significativamente, originando fatiga, dolor muscular y posibles lesiones. Se observará un alto porcentaje de sobrepeso, con solo un operador dentro de los límites normales; los años de servicio y experiencia varían entre 10 y 25 años, y el 42% de la población tiene entre 40 y 50 años de edad. La relación entre el tiempo en la carga y la edad está generando problemas musculoesqueléticos asociados a los peligros ergonómicos del trabajo.

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Assessing the effectiveness of an ergonomics intervention program with a participatory approach: ergonomics settlement in an Iranian steel industry

Cited by 6 publications

References 63 publications

Ergonomic Intervention Practice at the Workplace in Asian boundary: A systematic review

Ergonomic Intervention Practice at the Workplace in Asian boundary: A systematic review

A Novel IMU-Based System for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Assessment

Riesgos ergonómicos asociados a la operación de maquinaria pesada: volquetes del Gobierno Municipal, Sucúa- Ecuador

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