Predicting system interactions in the design process

Steiner, Lisa; Cornelius, Kim M.; Turin, Fred C.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0274(199909)36:1+<58::aid-ajim21>3.0.co;2-x

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“…This is because they are in a constant state of change by their nature. Physical work demands and environmental stressors such as exposure to extreme weather conditions, exposure to high levels of vibration and significant amounts of repetitive and manual work, make the mining environment very dynamic ( [51]). Despite considerable efforts in many countries to curb workplace mishaps, the toll of death, injury and disease among the world"s mine workers indicate that mining remains the most hazardous occupation when it comes to the number of people exposed to risk (Amponsah-Tawiah, 2010) [5].…”

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The Impact of Safety Climate on Safety Performance in a Gold Mining Company in Ghana

Ismail

2015

International Journal of Management Excellence

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The Impact of Safety Climate on Safety Performance in a Gold Mining Company in Ghana

Ismail

2015

International Journal of Management Excellence

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“…Whether on the surface or underground, the process of unearthing ores can be described as dynamic works [4,5]. The recent literature suggests that the mining job is in a condition of continuous transformation.…”

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Ergonomic Inputs for the Improvement of Safety and Health Exercises in the Mining Industry

Kim¹

2017

J Ergonomics

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“…Mining is often characterized by physically demanding tasks performed under dynamic conditions, which creates greater challenges for applying ergonomic principles [Steiner et al 1999;Scharf et al 2001]. All three companies embraced the process elements described in Section I and identified by Cohen et al [1997], but how these elements were addressed varied.…”

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Ergonomics processes: implementation guide and tools for the mining industry.

Burgess-Limerick¹,

Steiner²,

Torma-Krajewski³

2009

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Research has shown that an ergonomics process that identifies risk factors, devises solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and evaluates the effectiveness of the solutions can lower worker exposure to risk factors and MSDs and improve productivity. A review of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) injury/illness database indicated that 46% of illnesses in 2004 were associated with repetitive trauma and 35% of nonfatal lost days involved material handling during 2001-2004. Even though these statistics show that MSDs significantly contribute to occupational illnesses and injuries in the U.S. mining industry, few mining companies have implemented an ergonomics process. Despite the many unique challenges in the mining environment, three mining companies partnered with the MSD Prevention Team at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Pittsburgh Research Laboratory to demonstrate that an ergonomics process could be systematically implemented and effectively integrated with existing safety and health programs. Because these three mining companies were very different in organization, culture, and size, the ergonomics processes had to be modified to meet the needs of each company. A description of how these three companies applied ergonomics and the tools and training used to implement their processes is given. Prior to discussing the case studies, general information on the elements of an ergonomics process is provided. YELLOW INSERT SHEET Section I Introduction: Ergonomics and Risk Management Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among people and other elements of a system to optimize their well-being and overall system performance [IEA 2008]. This is generally accomplished by applying ergonomic principles to the design and evaluation of manual tasks, 1 1 Manual tasks are tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, manipulating, holding, pounding, or restraining a person, animal, or item. jobs, products, environments, and systems, ensuring that they meet the needs, capabilities, and limitations of people. When integrated with safety and health programs, ergonomics can be viewed as a third leg of a three-pronged risk management approach to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rates. Safety focuses on hazards that may result in traumatic injuries, industrial hygiene concentrates on hazards that may cause occupational disease, and ergonomics addresses risk factors that may result in MSDs and other conditions, such as vibration-related illnesses. By applying ergonomic principles to the workplace with a systematic process, risk factor exposures are reduced or eliminated. Employees can then work within their abilities and are more efficient at performing and completing tasks.

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Predicting system interactions in the design process

Cited by 13 publications

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The Impact of Safety Climate on Safety Performance in a Gold Mining Company in Ghana

The Impact of Safety Climate on Safety Performance in a Gold Mining Company in Ghana

Ergonomic Inputs for the Improvement of Safety and Health Exercises in the Mining Industry

Ergonomics processes: implementation guide and tools for the mining industry.

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