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Lifejackets or just jackets? Seaworthiness of lifejackets sold at landing sites of Lake Albert, Uganda. 救生衣还是外套？乌干达艾伯特湖登陆点出售的救生衣的适航性。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-17 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2023.2298147

Frederick Oporia, Jagnoor Jagnoor, Jonah Mumbya, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Otto Businge, Jeff Agenonga, Abel Wilson Walekhwa, John Bosco Isunju, Olive Kobusingye

{"title":"Lifejackets or just jackets? Seaworthiness of lifejackets sold at landing sites of Lake Albert, Uganda.","authors":"Frederick Oporia, Jagnoor Jagnoor, Jonah Mumbya, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Otto Businge, Jeff Agenonga, Abel Wilson Walekhwa, John Bosco Isunju, Olive Kobusingye","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2023.2298147","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2023.2298147","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Upon immersion in water, a cascade of human physiological responses is evoked, which may result in drowning death. Although lifejackets are over 80% effective in preventing drowning, many people in lakeside fishing communities in Uganda shy away from wearing them because of active distrust in the quality of the lifejackets on the local market. No study has determined the veracity of these claims. This study determined the seaworthiness of lifejackets sold at landing sites of Lake Albert, Uganda. Methods. Using a within-person repeated assessment design, we tested 22 new lifejacket samples obtained from landing sites of Lake Albert, Uganda. We conducted water entry, righting, floatation stability and minimum buoyancy performance tests. Results. All the lifejacket samples failed the minimum buoyancy functional requirements test; the average buoyancy was 80 N (SD 13). Only 4% of the lifejackets passed the righting test within 5 s. For floatation stability, 45% of the lifejackets sank earlier than 48 h of placement in water and also failed water entry tests by getting dislodged from the wearer. Conclusion. The lifejackets sold at the landing sites of Lake Albert do not meet minimum seaworthiness functional requirements. The government should regulate the quality of lifejackets on the local market.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"343-350"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139040746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exposure control measures proposed by different organizations: the curious case of nanomaterial-involved activities. 不同组织提出的暴露控制措施：纳米材料相关活动的奇特案例。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-05 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2318088

Soqrat Omari Shekaftik, Nafiseh Nasirzadeh

{"title":"Exposure control measures proposed by different organizations: the curious case of nanomaterial-involved activities.","authors":"Soqrat Omari Shekaftik, Nafiseh Nasirzadeh","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2318088","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2318088","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. The unique properties of nanomaterials have turned them into an emerging threat for humans and the environment. This study therefore aimed to review exposure control measures proposed for nanomaterial-involved activities. Methods. This study is based on the published guidelines of different organizations on safe handling of nanomaterials. The search for documents was provided using the keywords 'Exposure controls', 'Good practices', 'Working safely', 'Safe practices', 'Handling safely', 'Safety guide' and 'Safety and health', combined with 'Nanomaterials', 'Nanotechnology' and 'Nanoparticles' on different databases and websites. Results. Thirty-one guidelines from 27 organizations were included. Most of the guidelines recommended engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). Changing the physical form of nanomaterials or the process, using prevention through design (PtD) and using green chemistry principals were other suggestions to reduce exposure to nanomaterials. Conclusions. Considering the difficulty of implementation and case specificity of the solutions of the first two priorities of the hierarchy of controls (elimination and substitution), the emphasis of the guidelines on the next three priorities for controlling exposure to nanomaterials is understood. The type and method of using PPE and engineering controls should be resolved by referring to cutting-edge articles.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"460-470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Improving the professionalization level of a new generation of construction workers to reduce their unsafe behaviour: an empirical study in China. 提高新一代建筑工人的专业化水平以减少其不安全行为：一项在中国进行的实证研究。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2326777

Guodong Ni, Shaobo Wang, Qiandi Zhou, Yaning Qiao, Chibuzor Ojum, Huaikun Li, Xinyue Miao

{"title":"Improving the professionalization level of a new generation of construction workers to reduce their unsafe behaviour: an empirical study in China.","authors":"Guodong Ni, Shaobo Wang, Qiandi Zhou, Yaning Qiao, Chibuzor Ojum, Huaikun Li, Xinyue Miao","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2326777","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2326777","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Improvement of the professionalization level for the new generation of construction workers (NGCWs) is critical to upgrade the construction industry. It also provides a new approach to reduce their unsafe behaviour. The purpose of this study is to analyse the correction mechanism of the professionalization level on NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. We examined the mediating role of work-family conflict and job burnout on impacting NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. The moderation effect of the NGCWs' perceived organizational support was also examined. Methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted based on structural equation modelling, confirmatory factor analysis and regression analysis with a sample of 496 NGCWs in China. Results. The professionalization level can effectively correct NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. Job burnout can independently mediate the relationship between professionalization level and unsafe behaviour and act as a serial mediator for work-family conflict. Moreover, the high level of perceived organizational support will effectively suppress the effect of work-family conflict on job burnout. Conclusions. Improving the professionalization level is an effective way to correct NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. Moreover, management should help the NGCWs balance work and family, to alleviate burnout. Additionally, it is suggested that management should ensure the NGCWs perceive the organizational support.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"611-623"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140289245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impacts of ergonomic risk factors on the well-being and innovation capability of employees in the manufacturing industry. 人体工学风险因素对制造业员工幸福感和创新能力的影响

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-26 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2313905

Shemelis Nesibu Wodajeneh, Daniel Kitaw Azene, Eshetie Berhan, Kassu Jilcha Sileyew

{"title":"Impacts of ergonomic risk factors on the well-being and innovation capability of employees in the manufacturing industry.","authors":"Shemelis Nesibu Wodajeneh, Daniel Kitaw Azene, Eshetie Berhan, Kassu Jilcha Sileyew","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2313905","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2313905","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Although various studies have examined the relationship between ergonomic factors and employee well-being, the impacts of ergonomic factors on workers' capability for innovation have not yet been studied in the manufacturing industry. This study advances understanding of the relationship between ergonomic risk factors and employees' capability to innovate and to feel good at work in the manufacturing sector. Methods. The analysis uses the structural equation modeling technique based on cross-sectional data collected from 200 experienced workers in manufacturing industries using self-administered close-ended questionnaires. Results. Findings from this research show that the main ergonomic factors influencing the well-being and innovation capability of employees in the manufacturing industry are neutral awkward posture, psychological risk factors and effective utilization of information and communications technology infrastructures. Thus, ergonomic factors are significantly correlated to the innovation capability of employees. Conclusion. As there have been no studies addressing the integration of ergonomic risk factors and the capability for innovation of employees in the manufacturing industry, this study provides a unique contribution to the body of knowledge. Further research is also required to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship among components of each ergonomic risk factor, and the well-being and innovation capability of employees.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"412-424"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prediction of compressive comfort of graded compression sleeves based on calf feature classification. 基于小腿特征分类预测分级压缩套筒的压缩舒适度。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-17 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2023.2298132

Zhe Cheng, Xinzhou Wu, Nana Xie

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Evaluating the impact of different hard hats on the peripheral vision of construction workers. 评估不同防护帽对建筑工人周边视力的影响。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-25 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2316515

Isik Ates Kiral, Sevilay Demirkesen

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Rethinking frontline health workers' safety performance in times of pandemic: the role of spiritual leadership. 反思大流行病时期一线卫生工作者的安全表现：精神领袖的作用。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-20 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2322324

Francisca Arboh, Baozhen Dai, Prince Ewudzie Quansah, Stephen Addai-Dansoh, Samuel Atingabilli, Esther Agyeiwaa Owusu, Ebenezer Larnyo, Baaba Boadziwa Sackey

{"title":"Rethinking frontline health workers' safety performance in times of pandemic: the role of spiritual leadership.","authors":"Francisca Arboh, Baozhen Dai, Prince Ewudzie Quansah, Stephen Addai-Dansoh, Samuel Atingabilli, Esther Agyeiwaa Owusu, Ebenezer Larnyo, Baaba Boadziwa Sackey","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2322324","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2322324","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the impact of spiritual leadership style on frontline health workers' safety performance through the mediating role of safety climate. Also, leader-member exchange (LMX) was examined as a moderator of the safety climate and safety performance relationship. Survey data from 582 frontline health workers in Ghana's Greater Accra and Ashanti regions were analyzed using AMOS version 23. Findings showed that spiritual leadership dimensions significantly influenced health workers' safety performance. Altruistic love and vision also significantly influenced safety climate. However, hope did not influenced safety climate. Moreover, safety climate had an impact onsafety performance dimensions. Furthermore, safety climate mediated the relationship between altruistic love, vision, and safety performance. However, safety climate did not mediate the relationship between hope and safety performance. Lastly, LMX moderated the positive effect of safety climate on safety compliance but not on safety participation. This study offers valuable insights for improving frontline health workers' safety performance during pandemics.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"506-517"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139933574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Decision made, good feelings fade? How noise and multitasking affect decision confidence and well-being. 决定已下，好感已逝？噪音和多任务处理如何影响决策信心和幸福感？

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2318941

Marc Syndicus, Bettina S Wiese

{"title":"Decision made, good feelings fade? How noise and multitasking affect decision confidence and well-being.","authors":"Marc Syndicus, Bettina S Wiese","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2318941","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2318941","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. This study aimed to examine the influence of office noise and multitasking on decision confidence, overconfidence, satisfaction, calibration and affective well-being. Detrimental effects of noise and multitasking on perceived annoyance and concentration are well documented. Little is known about whether decision confidence and well-being during decisions are also affected. Methods. The study was a between-subjects laboratory experiment (n = 109) involving a noise condition with office noise presented through headphones (A-weighted equivalent sound pressure level of LAeq = 60 dB), a multitasking condition with an email-sorting task as the primary task and a control condition. Results. Compared to the control condition, subjects in the noise and multitasking conditions exhibited overestimation of confidence. There was also a significant decrease in well-being for people in the noise condition. Calibration was not affected. Conclusion. In the case of noise, well-being is affected even before the thresholds of workplace legislation are reached. Undue overconfidence can have detrimental effects upon subsequent decisions and risk-taking. Findings suggest that there should be greater consideration of environmental influences during decision-making in work environments.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"471-479"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139730733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multiple-criteria analysis of the employee satisfaction level at healthcare facilities during the pandemic. 大流行病期间医疗机构员工满意度的多重标准分析。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-19 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2325792

Ivana Mladenović-Ranisavljević, Violeta Stefanović, Snežana Urošević, Snežana Ilić-Stojanović

{"title":"Multiple-criteria analysis of the employee satisfaction level at healthcare facilities during the pandemic.","authors":"Ivana Mladenović-Ranisavljević, Violeta Stefanović, Snežana Urošević, Snežana Ilić-Stojanović","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2325792","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2325792","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the pandemic, the entire staff employed in healthcare institutions were directly exposed to longer working hours and unstable working conditions. Based on these facts, the research in this article aims to find out more about employees' satisfaction with working conditions and management's engagement in preserving their health and safety. Thus, a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model based on the analyzed attitudes and opinions of employees was formed to reveal the interdependencies between working conditions resulting from the undertaken management activities, employee satisfaction and workplace safety. The results show that both nurses and drivers were least satisfied with working conditions during the pandemic while indicating those workplaces to be the most endangered. Additionally, the proposed model can be successfully applied to any type of organization to identify insufficiently effective management activities, address them accordingly and thereby improve the level of employee satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"571-578"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Ergonomic risks and problems of the musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists: comparison of employees in the fields of pediatric and adult care. 理疗师的人体工学风险和肌肉骨骼系统问题：儿科和成人护理领域雇员的比较。

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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-13 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2323334

Sabriye Ercan, Tuba Ince Parpucu, Zeliha Başkurt, Ferdi Başkurt

{"title":"Ergonomic risks and problems of the musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists: comparison of employees in the fields of pediatric and adult care.","authors":"Sabriye Ercan, Tuba Ince Parpucu, Zeliha Başkurt, Ferdi Başkurt","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2323334","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2323334","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. The aim of this study is to compare the ergonomic risk levels, musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life of physiotherapists (PTs) according to their field of work. Methods. A total of 107 volunteer PTs participated in the study, whose information was recorded. Ergonomic risk levels were determined using rapid entire body assessment (REBA). Complaints about the musculoskeletal system of PTs were evaluated with the Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire (CMDQ) and quality of life was evaluated by the Nottingham health profile. Results. PTs who worked with pediatric patients (Grouppediatric; n = 47) were younger (p<0.001). PTs who worked with adult patients (Groupadult; n = 60) had a higher daily number of patients (p<0.001). The REBA score did not make a difference between the groups (p = 0.379). The difference was found in the upper back region of the CMDQ (p<0.05). There was no difference between groups for quality of life (p>0.05). Conclusions. Grouppediatric may be working in ergonomically demanding positions, although there is no statistical difference. The injury sites of the musculoskeletal system can differ. However, the reflection of musculoskeletal system problems on quality of life does not show any difference between the groups of PTs.","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"543-548"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140111850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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