Exploring the need for and application of human factors and ergonomics in ambulance design: Overcoming the barriers with technical standards

Du, Bronson; Boileau, Michelle; Wierts, Kayla; Karch, Stephanie Beatrix; Yung, Marcus; Fischer, Steven L.; Yazdani, Amin

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103144

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“…Since small businesses make up the majority of businesses and employ most of the workers in the private sector, integrating MSD prevention into a broader management framework and into day-to-day business operations could have a large societal impact. This integration supports the inclusion of ergonomics into the design of the work environment and procurement of equipment, tools, and materials, which may result in significant enhancements in safety and performance [41,42]. Recent attempts in creating a scalable MSD prevention guideline, such as a new MSD Prevention Guideline in Ontario, Canada [43] provides a comprehensive resource to assist organisations with the implementation of MSD prevention programme in their workplace and to improve their organisational performance.…”

Section: Prevention Measures That Can Be Taken In the Workplacementioning

confidence: 84%

Musculoskeletal health in the workplace

Crawford

Berkovic

Erwin

et al. 2020

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology

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Section: Prevention Measures That Can Be Taken In the Workplacementioning

confidence: 84%

Musculoskeletal health in the workplace

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Berkovic

Erwin

et al. 2020

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology

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“…Both the unrestrained EMS personnel and supplies could become dangerous projectiles in a collision and could result in serious injuries. 16…”

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Riding to the Rescue: A Comprehensive Review of Health and Safety Measures in Ambulance Cars

Almaazmi,

Alhammadi,

Al Ali

et al. 2024

Int J Occup Saf Health

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Paramedics are registered health professionals in numerous countries. Whilst ambulance services must prioritize their patients, they also require personnel to be healthy to perform at their utmost to provide optimal patient care. Ambulance transport is associated with predictable and likely preventable occupant hazards. Ambulance services provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and shift work is known to be a risk factor for poor health. Working unsociable hours has detrimental consequences on the health and well-being of healthcare workers and can ultimately result in compromised patient care. Ambulance service utilization rates are high, with paramedics working in unpredictable environments, and undertaking complex clinical and manual handling tasks whilst caring for critically unwell patients; thus, there are several reasons postulated for poor health in this professional group. These include injuries, serious infections, high rates of musculoskeletal diseases, stress, and mental health problems. This review article aims to identify the occupational risks in an ambulance service, assess their impact on the health of employees, and explore control measures that can be implemented to reduce the risks and improve the safety of healthcare workers and patients.

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