{"title":"A fuzzy-based model proposal for risk assessment prioritization using failure mode and effect analysis and <i>Z</i> numbers: a real case study in an automotive factory.","authors":"Emine Bozkus, İhsan Kaya","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2517473","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2517473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An integrated Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) methodology combines the Delphi technique, Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), and Vlsekrerijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) methods, enhanced with Z numbers. The approach applies to a real case in a bus production line in Turkey to improve risk assessment in human-robot collaboration. DEMATEL identifies interdependencies among failure modes, while VIKOR enables effective risk prioritization. Z numbers incorporate expert judgment under uncertainty in evaluating occurrence, severity, and detection. Severity and occurrence receive the highest weights (0.4062 and 0.2589). Hardware, process reliability, and robot technology level emerge as the top three failure modes. Fuzzy Cohen's <i>κ</i> ensures expert consensus and statistical reliability. A comparative analysis supports the precision, adaptability, and robustness of the methodology for decision-making in complex industrial environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"230-249"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660796","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}
Huimin Li, Wenjuan Zhang, Mengxuan Liang, Ke Niu, Yafei Zhang, Chengyi Zhang, Yihang Du
{"title":"Evolution and arousal of high-speed train drivers' vigilance based on physiological information.","authors":"Huimin Li, Wenjuan Zhang, Mengxuan Liang, Ke Niu, Yafei Zhang, Chengyi Zhang, Yihang Du","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2510803","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2510803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vigilance decrement has become one of the main risk factors for train accidents. It is of great significance to evaluate high-speed train drivers' vigilance in real time during long-duration driving. In this study, a driving simulation experiment was conducted to collect multimodal physiological information, and the vigilance index was defined by principal component analysis (PCA) to identify its evolution. Furthermore, the effects of sound and vibration stimuli on arousing vigilance were analyzed, and visual characteristics during vigilance decrements were examined. The results indicate a significant vigilance decrease after 30 min of driving, more pronounced at 45 and 65 min. During vigilance decrements, fixation points decrease, vision narrows and key visual information is more likely to be ignored. Both vibration and sound stimuli arouse vigilance, with vibration acting more rapidly while sound increases gradually. These findings provide a theoretical basis for real-time monitoring vigilance and ensuring driving safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"132-147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267638","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}
{"title":"A study of the relationship between EEG and situation awareness of forklift drivers in task scenarios with different complexities.","authors":"Yutao Kang, Yaojie Tao, Jianjun Wu, Yu Jiao, Feng Liu, Wei Huang","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2498226","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2498226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Situation awareness (SA) loss in forklift operations is a major human error source. Accurately assessing the SA levels of forklift drivers is essential. While physiological sensors such as electroencephalography (EEG) have been proposed to measure SA, the EEG-SA relationship remains unclear. This study analyzed EEG data from 11 forklift operators, comparing EEG states between high and low SA groups. Using permutation tests, the study assessed multi-band EEG correlations (F, C, P, O regions) with SA and examined how scenario complexity influenced these relationships. Results revealed distinct EEG patterns (θ, α and β waves in F, C, P and O regions) between high and low SA groups: θ / β, θ / (α + β) in the C and P regions, and θ / β, (α + θ) / (α + β) in the O region consistently correlating with SA across scenarios - and these indicators strengthened with scenario complexity. The findings advance EEG-based SA assessment, aiding accurate SA measurement in real-world settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"11-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144034572","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}
{"title":"Time series prediction of macroscopic construction safety indicators using grey-Markov models.","authors":"Zhipeng Zhou, Song Liu, Sainan Lyu, Ayokunle Olanipekun, Haonan Qi, Ziyao Zhang","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2526305","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2526305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study attempts to find a suitable method to predict the dynamic safety situation and future trend in the Chinese construction industry. Five types of grey-Markov models were examined to evaluate their predictive accuracy for the macroscopic selected construction safety indicators, specifically the accident rate per 1,000 million RMB and the death toll per 1,000 million RMB. The models tested include the grey Verhulst-Markov Model (GVMM), even grey-Markov model (EGMM), discrete grey-Markov model (DGMM), original difference grey-Markov model (ODGMM) and even difference grey-Markov model (EDGMM). Comparative analyses of the models' predictive performance indicate that the GVMM significantly outperforms other alternative models in both safety indicators. The findings highlight the GVMM as a robust and effective tool for modeling and predicting dynamic safety conditions and future trends in the construction industry at a macro level.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"259-269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822895","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}
{"title":"Safety risks and train drivers' perceptions: measurement of latent difficulties from the Taiwan railway.","authors":"Yung-Hsiang Cheng, Jen-Chun Chen","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2539573","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2539573","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research utilizes data from the Taiwan railway to investigate the applicability of the SHELL (software, hardware, environment, liveware) model and psychometric multidimensional Rasch methods in evaluating train drivers' risk perceptions across various hazardous scenarios. The study establishes a systematic approach to identify which risks are challenging to perceive and to characterize the traits associated with risky train drivers. Our findings indicate that certain drivers may be more prone to incurring higher risks. Safety supervisors can leverage this information to identify these high-risk individuals and implement tailored training programs aimed at mitigating potential risks proactively. Furthermore, the proposed methodology for assessing train drivers' risk perception can be adapted for application in other railway systems. The results derived from Rasch analysis provide railway safety managers with valuable insights, enabling them to minimize the likelihood of railway accidents.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"292-306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822894","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}
Magdalena Ramstedt Stadin, Simon Asplund, Teresia Nyman, Magnus Svartengren, Therese Hellman
{"title":"Managers' and safety representatives' perspectives on electronic monitoring and occupational health in the transport and logistics industries in Sweden.","authors":"Magdalena Ramstedt Stadin, Simon Asplund, Teresia Nyman, Magnus Svartengren, Therese Hellman","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2524991","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2524991","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Qualitative research on electronic monitoring in relation to occupational health remains limited. This study aimed to explore managers' and safety representatives' perspectives on how electronic monitoring in the transport and logistics industries has influenced the work environment, including job demands and available resources.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study design employing semi-structured interviews was used to collect open-ended data and explore the views of managers and safety representatives regarding electronic monitoring. Data were analysed using content analysis and consisted of 16 semi-structured interviews with participants from 15 organizations within the transport and logistics industries in Sweden.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The content analysis identified two main categories: electronic monitoring and organizational culture (with sub-categories: purpose of electronic monitoring; and electronic monitoring and the social work environment); and electronic monitoring and employee well-being (with sub-categories: electronic monitoring and employee impact; and ethical surveillance practices).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although electronic monitoring in the transport and logistics sectors offers security advantages, it may also adversely affect recovery, autonomy and team cohesion. To mitigate these risks, monitoring systems should be implemented ethically, with transparency and an emphasis on support rather than control. Furthermore, ensuring sufficient recovery time within driver schedules and workflows is essential for promoting occupational health.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"250-258"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761788","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}
{"title":"Comparison of the effect of glove size on comfort, sensitivity and dexterity in the use of double surgical gloves: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Emine Arici Parlak, Neslihan Ilkaz, Hatice Ayhan, Emine Iyigun","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2503580","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2503580","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to compare the effect of wearing double gloves during surgery on the surgical team's dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The crossover randomized controlled included 80 surgical team members. Four different procedures were implemented in 320 surgeries: A, own-size glove on the inside and outside; B, own-size glove on the inside and half a size larger outside; C, half a size larger glove on the inside and own-size glove outside; D, single gloves of own size.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean scores for dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort level were higher in Procedure D than in all other procedures (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In double-gloving, mean scores for dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort level were higher in Procedures A and B compared to Procedure C (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Perspiration, discomfort and reduced mobility experienced during surgical glove usage were less pronounced using single-layered gloves (<i>p</i> < 0.05). For glove preferences, the first choice was Procedure D (81.3%; <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Use of single gloves is more effective for surgical teams in terms of dexterity, tactile sensitivity, comfort and satisfaction. There is no significant difference in effectiveness among double-gloving procedures, but healthcare professionals tend to prefer wearing own-size gloves on the inside and half a size larger outside. Clinical trial registration: NCT06042088.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"80-86"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250311","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}
{"title":"Musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Faezeh Makki, Zahra Zangiabadi, Ehsan Rezaei, Zeinab Sadeghian, Ali Sahebi, Somayeh Tahernejad","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2499350","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2499350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Bus drivers are exposed to various health, safety, and ergonomic risks, making them vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs among bus drivers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024509249). Relevant studies were identified up to February 12, 2024, through databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SID, ISC, and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I<sup>2</sup> index, and a random-effects model was used for meta-analysis. Data analysis was performed using STATA version 14.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 723 initially identified studies, 22 were included in the meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of MSDs among bus drivers was 73.87% (95% confidence interval [CI] [64.37, 83.36], I2 = 98.2%, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Prevalence by the body region was as follows: lower back (50.22%), neck (39.88%), shoulder (38.72%), upper back (32.42%), knee (31.74%), foot (28.29%), hip/thigh (14.86%), hand (14.74%), and elbow (9.36%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MSDs are highly prevalent among bus drivers, especially in the lower back. Given the presence of various ergonomic risk factors, it is imperative to implement comprehensive strategies, including targeted training, ergonomic assessments, accessible healthcare, and effective rehabilitation programs, to manage and mitigate the progression of MSDs in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"58-66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217224","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}
Renaud Giess, Pierre Tallotte, Anaëlle Hily, Mauricio Camargo, Giovanny Arbelaez, Ndeye Coumba Ndiaye, Eric Mortier, Marin Vincent, Remy Balthazard
{"title":"Acceptance of a lying position for dental treatment.","authors":"Renaud Giess, Pierre Tallotte, Anaëlle Hily, Mauricio Camargo, Giovanny Arbelaez, Ndeye Coumba Ndiaye, Eric Mortier, Marin Vincent, Remy Balthazard","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2538992","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2538992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate patient acceptance of the lying position during dental care. Dentists are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which can affect both their professional and personal lives. The care of patients in a totally supine position appears to be an effective and simple method for limiting the development of MSDs. Nonetheless, it is important to assess and investigate the patient's propensity to modify their posture on the dental chair.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study included 104 participants aged 18-26 years, randomly divided into two groups of 52. Each participant underwent two chair position tests: eyes open then closed for group 1; eyes closed then open for group 2. Using a Spaceline EMCIA (Morita, Japan) dental chair, participants were asked to stop the recline at their personal comfort limit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than 90% of participants stopped the recline before reaching the fully horizontal position. Both groups preferred to select their stop position with eyes open. Around 79% found the lying position less comfortable than their chosen stop position. However, 85.6% found the lying position acceptable when placing themselves into it.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The lying position is better accepted when the patient independently settles into it.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"284-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349152","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}
{"title":"Developing behavioural markers of high-speed workboat crews' competencies.","authors":"Mikko Lehtimäki, Anna-Maria Teperi","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2499338","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2025.2499338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study defines the competencies, structured as behavioural markers, that lead to an excellent performance by high-speed workboat crews in cockpit work and can promote maritime safety and operational efficiency. A need to better understand crew performance in cockpit work has been identified in this maritime specialty. The behavioural marker taxonomy is based on aviation standards, further reasoned by human factor models and maritime knowledge. It was formed utilizing content analysis and validated at the prototype level using observation data from actual cockpit work. The tested behavioural markers modelled crew behaviours in eight competency areas. This study contributes to improving crew and operative performances and safety, and to developing socio-technical systems in the field. The study also reveals further research topics for supporting cockpit and bridge crews in safety-critical high-speed maritime environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"44-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121165","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}