Good Ergonomics Is Good Economics

Hendrick, Hal W.

doi:10.1037/e721672011-001

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“…In addition action costs to correct quality errors that were only detected once the products had reached the market were a further 12.2 times more expensive to correct compared to actions taken in the factory (Falck, Rosenqvist, 2014). Such benefits from improved ergonomics aren't limited to the car industry; research by Hendrick (1996) identified 25 cases across numerous different industries (ranging from the forestry industry to food service stands at a baseball stadium) where the implementation of ergonomics programs provided benefits.…”

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“…Although calculation methods vary a great deal and the aspects taken into account are different, there are a number of examples of successful implementations of everything from new personnel routines to safety gear to weight handling equipment. Hal Hendrick (1996) describes several such cases in an article titled "Good Ergonomics is Good Economics", and several websites have compiled case studies to prove that by and large, Hendrick's catchphrase still rings true. The Ergonomics Cost-Benefit Case Study Collection provided by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (PSHFES, 2012;Goggins et al, 2008), and the case study collections housed on the websites of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA, 2016), the UK's Health and Safety Executive (2016) or the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS, 2015) all provide an array of examples of how ergonomics interventions played out in different work sectors.…”

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The Economics of Ergonomics

Berlin¹,

Adams²

2017

Production Ergonomics: Designing Work Systems to Support Optimal Human Performance

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The Economics of Ergonomics

Berlin¹,

Adams²

2017

Production Ergonomics: Designing Work Systems to Support Optimal Human Performance

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“…Para Hendrick (1996), Roetting e Luczak (2001), Iida (2005), Dempsey (2007), Semensato (2013) e Sheridan (2014) a ergonomia é classificada como uma ciência associada a áreas do conhecimento tais como tecnologia, saúde e segurança ocupacional e organização social e política do trabalho. É indicado também o caráter interdisciplinar da ergonomia que envolve áreas relativas à medicina, engenharia, psicologia, fisioterapia e administração.…”

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“…Assim como Juran e Gryna (1991) sinalizam que a linguagem do dinheiro é essencial para o gerenciamento da qualidade, na abordagem ergonômica, Hendrick (1996) lembra que é fundamental demonstrar resultados que indiquem melhorias de competitividade e manutenção da sobrevivência da empresa.…”

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Intervenção ergonômica e melhoria da produtividade: é possível?

Avila

Braun

2016

Revista PO: R. Eletr. de Eng. de Produção e Correlatas

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Resumo: Este trabalho teve como objetivo aplicar uma Análise Ergonômica do Trabalho (AET) e comparar os resultados de produtividade obtidos antes e depois da aplicação com vistas a demonstrar se após uma implantação de melhorias ergonômicas no ambiente de trabalho ocorre aumento da produtividade. O estudo foi realizado em empresa metalúrgica que produz peças estampadas para a indústria e fabrica produtos de marca própria. Foi explorado o conceito de ergonomia como método para facilitar a interação entre o homem e o seu trabalho dentro de um sistema de produção. Dentre os conceitos de produtividade, foi analisada a Produtividade de Fator Simples (single-factor productivity -SFP). A pesquisa se caracterizou por ser exploratória, teve como base a pesquisa-ação e se orientou pela busca de integração e complementariedade entre a análise qualitativa e a análise quantitativa. Os resultados demonstraram que a produtividade após a implantação da AET aumentou e que os operadores participantes referiram diminuição de dores e desconfortos após as melhorias.Palavras-chave: Ergonomia. Análise Ergonômica do Trabalho -AET. Melhoria. Produtividade. Aumento da produtividade.Abstract: This study aimed to apply an Ergonomic Work Analysis (EWA) and compare the productivity results obtained before and after the application in order to demonstrate whether after a deployment of ergonomic improvements in the workplace is increased productivity. The study was conducted in a metalworking company that produces stamped parts for the industry and manufactures private label products. It was explored the concept of ergonomics as a method to facilitate interaction between man and his work in a production system. Among the concepts of productivity, it analyzed the Single Factor Productivity -SFP. The research is characterized as exploratory it was based on action research and guided by the search for integration and complementarity between the qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The results showed that productivity after implantation EWA increased and operators participating reported decreased pain and discomfort after improvements.

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“…Scientists have proven that ergonomic improvements justify the costs [9]. Good ergonomics is good economics [10], [11]. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the ergonomic risks in the printing company and to study their impact on employees' wellbeing.…”

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Ergonomic Risks in the Printing Company and Workers’ Wellbeing

Stradina

Ieviņš

Roja

et al. 2014

Safety of Technogenic Environment

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Abstract. The aim of the study was to analyze the ergonomic risks in the printing company and to study the impact of ergonomics risks on employees' wellbeing. The study involved 67 company workers aged 18 to 67 years. In the study, physical load evaluation methods and questionnaire on welfare and psychoemotional risks at work, adopted by Swedish Environmental Research Institute, were used. It was proved that production workers were subjected to increased physical workload. At work they are exposed to physical pressure on hands, shoulders and back. The workload is more affected by the increase in work tension due to limited time of order execution. It was concluded that ergonomic risks partly affect employees' wellbeing; however, uncertainty about the organization's long-term plans and lack of understanding of employees' contribution to performance of the organization are the most important reasons that affect the employees' wellbeing.

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Good Ergonomics Is Good Economics

Cited by 76 publications

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The Economics of Ergonomics

Intervenção ergonômica e melhoria da produtividade: é possível?

Ergonomic Risks in the Printing Company and Workers’ Wellbeing

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