{"title":"Axiomatic design for safe construction considering lean and ergonomic principles: an application in Turkey.","authors":"Canan Aglan Gokler, Huseyin Selcuk Kilic, Shang Gao, Nilayda Deliveli","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2371191","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2371191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study proposes a systematic approach based on axiomatic design incorporating lean and ergonomic principles within the proposed design. The contribution to the body of knowledge is to keep construction workers safe by fostering a secure construction environment. Axiomatic design and lean approaches are combined to address human factors and eliminate wastes that hinder a safe construction environment. The application of the proposed system is set in the context of the construction industry. The methodology provides the construction sector with a road map toward reducing the occurrence of accidents and serves as a complementary approach between lean and ergonomic principles. The design solution has been validated and partially applied in a metro construction firm. Results show that the design solution can improve the efficiency of the construction phases by adopting a value-maximization strategy and has the potential to improve the safety and ergonomics of construction projects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1003-1020"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879606","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":"The relationship between core endurance, physical activity level and balance in office workers.","authors":"Songul Baglan Yentur, Ezgi Yarasir","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2387484","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2387484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between core endurance tests and physical activity level, balance, ergonomics and pain in office workers. <i>Methods</i>. The study included 57 office workers who had been employed for at least 1 year. Core endurance was assessed using McGill core endurance tests. Physical activity, balance, pain and ergonomic risks were evaluated with the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), timed up and go (TUG), visual analog scale (VAS) and rapid office strain assessment (ROSA), respectively. <i>Results</i>. A significant correlation was found between balance and static core endurance tests. However, no significant correlation was found between ergonomics and physical activity level and core endurance tests except for trunk extension and prone bridge tests. In addition, there was a significant difference in core endurance tests for patients with and without regular exercise habits. Waist circumference and hip circumference measurements were found to be significantly negatively associated with static core tests. <i>Conclusion</i>. Core endurance was found to be associated with exercise habits, balance, hip and waist circumference and ergonomics in office workers. Improving core endurance may be beneficial for preventing musculoskeletal risks in office workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1250-1257"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037297","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 postural assessment and awareness in individuals receiving posture training using the digital AI posture assessment and correction system.","authors":"Musa Çankaya, Fatma Nur Takı","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2397836","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2397836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives.</i> This study aimed to compare postural assessment and postural awareness using the artificial intelligence posture evaluation and correction system (APECS) in individuals receiving posture training. <i>Methods.</i> Participants' physical characteristics were recorded. The participants' posture was evaluated with APECS and the New York posture rating chart test (NYPR), and their body and postural awareness was evaluated with the body awareness questionnaire (BAQ), postural awareness form (PAF) and postural habits and awareness scale (PHAS). <i>Results.</i> In the study, results of the PAF (<i>p</i> = 0.000), BAQ (<i>p</i> = 0.013) and PHAS (<i>p</i> = 0.033) were found to be different between the groups. While the groups were similar in the PHAS sub-dimension of postural habit (<i>p</i> = 0.331), there was a significant difference between the groups in postural awareness (<i>p</i> = 0.04). NYPR results of the participants in the group receiving posture training were similar to those in the group not receiving posture training (<i>p</i> = 0.45). <i>Conclusion.</i> Postural deviations measured by digital posture assessment in individuals receiving posture training were significantly different in the group receiving posture training. Postural awareness and body awareness were better in individuals who received posture training than in individuals who did not receive posture training.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1311-1317"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142337000","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}
Rodrigo Hoinatski, Cintia Rodacki, Rael Mateus de Oliveira Weimer, Elto Legnani, Keith S Urbinati, Alexandre S Cabral, Rob Orr, Anderson Caetano Paulo
{"title":"Load carriage does not reduce absolute mechanical power output but reduces agility in elite military police officers.","authors":"Rodrigo Hoinatski, Cintia Rodacki, Rael Mateus de Oliveira Weimer, Elto Legnani, Keith S Urbinati, Alexandre S Cabral, Rob Orr, Anderson Caetano Paulo","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2371733","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2371733","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. The main objective of this study was to evaluate mean propulsive velocity (MPV), mean propulsive force (MPF) and mean propulsive power (MPP) in elite police officers under LOADED and UNLOADED conditions. The study also investigated the association of body composition and strength levels under the same load conditions. <i>Methods.</i> Twenty-one men from an elite unit in Brazil participated in the study, performing Smith machine half squats and an agility test. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measured body composition; a linear encoder measured MPV, MPF and MPP during the half squats; and a manual chronometer registered agility test performance. <i>Results.</i> The results showed that wearing and carrying occupational loads did not alter the squat exercise's MPP, MPV and MPF but reduced the performance of relative MPP and agility (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The results also showed that MPP had a higher association with force (i.e., MPF and one-repetition maximum [1RM]) than velocity (i.e., MPV and agility) under the LOADED condition (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Among the body composition variables, only lean body mass was associated with MPP under the LOADED condition (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <i>Conclusion.</i> These findings suggest that load carriage does not reduce absolute mechanical power output, but reduces the relative MPP and agility in military police officers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1069-1076"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141724756","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}
Kunlin Wu, Zhigang Du, Haoran Zheng, Yongzheng Yang, Fuqiang Xu
{"title":"Influence of an adjacent tunnel connecting zone shading shed on drivers' eye movement characteristics.","authors":"Kunlin Wu, Zhigang Du, Haoran Zheng, Yongzheng Yang, Fuqiang Xu","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2372167","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2372167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A tunnel shading shed is crucial in improving driving safety as a type of traffic facility to ease the transition of light environments. To study the effect of installation of a shading shed on the visual characteristics of drivers in the connecting zone of the adjacent tunnels, a total of 32 drivers were gathered to perform a real vehicle experiment. The study zone of the adjacent tunnels was divided into three sections: upstream tunnel exit; connecting zone; and downstream tunnel threshold zone. Fixation duration, saccade duration and saccade frequency were selected as research indexes. The results suggest that installation of a shading shed in the connecting zone significantly reduced the fixation (saccade) duration in the upstream tunnel exit and downstream tunnel threshold zones, with a significantly higher saccade frequency. In addition, fixation is better improved at the downstream tunnel entrance, and saccade is better enhanced at the upstream tunnel exit.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1077-1086"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761686","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}
Ruan Eduardo Carneiro Lucas, Eugenio Andrés Díaz Merino, Luiz Bueno da Silva, Wilza Karla Dos Santos Leite, Jonhatan Magno Norte Silva, José Flávio Rique Júnior
{"title":"Influence of extended working hours and physical recovery on absenteeism in the footwear industry from a system dynamics model.","authors":"Ruan Eduardo Carneiro Lucas, Eugenio Andrés Díaz Merino, Luiz Bueno da Silva, Wilza Karla Dos Santos Leite, Jonhatan Magno Norte Silva, José Flávio Rique Júnior","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2382619","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2382619","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are recurrent in the footwear industry, resulting in absenteeism. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the influence of overtime work and physical recovery time on the occurrence of WMSD-related absenteeism using a system dynamics model. As ergonomic methods have limitations in quantitatively simulating the behavior of these relationships, the integration of computational modeling techniques has emerged as a methodological alternative to bridge this gap. <i>Methods.</i> An ergonomic work analysis (EWA) was developed in a production cell of a large company. A model of causal relationships (causal loop diagram) and a simulation model (flow and stock diagram) were then developed, where three scenarios for overtime and physical recovery time were analyzed. <i>Results</i>. Working an additional hour resulted in a 42% increase in physical overload, leading to 7.62 leave requests per year and 78.7 days of employee absenteeism. Increasing the physical recovery time by 15 min reduced the overload to 36.5%, resulting in 6.8 leave requests per year and 71.1 days of employee absenteeism. <i>Conclusions.</i> Properly managing excess workload and providing adequate physical recovery for professionals is necessary to mitigate the productivity impacts of absenteeism in the footwear industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1167-1178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898635","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}
Ciel A Neuhaus, Yannick A Metzler, Yacine Taibi, Andreas Müller, Silja Bellingrath
{"title":"The burdens and benefits of managing and engaging: a diary study approach to person-centred risk assessment of top executives and works council members.","authors":"Ciel A Neuhaus, Yannick A Metzler, Yacine Taibi, Andreas Müller, Silja Bellingrath","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2383058","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2383058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present diary study investigates the impact of daily effort-reward imbalance (ERI), subjective stress and the cortisol awakening response (CAR) as an objective measure on work engagement of top managers and high-level works council members (<i>N</i> = 45) on three consecutive working days. In the scope of psychosocial risk assessment, we argue that focusing on ERI as a generalized work characteristic might be more suitable for work re-design of higher leadership positions because of their highly dynamic and unpredictable psychosocial work characteristics, while at the same time having more access to job resources. The analyses reveal that both baseline and daily ERI, as well as subjective stress, influence work engagement. Our results suggest that interventions to reduce daily levels of ERI may improve the work environment of top managers and works councils by promoting work engagement and related positive health outcomes in the scope of person-centred risk assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1208-1216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141898636","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}
Shivanath Shanbhag, Nitika C Panakkal, Ullas U Nayak, Sidhiprada Mohapatra
{"title":"A regression model on work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among radiographers.","authors":"Shivanath Shanbhag, Nitika C Panakkal, Ullas U Nayak, Sidhiprada Mohapatra","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2387498","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2387498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. This study aimed to develop a predictive model for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among radiographers. <i>Methods</i>. A survey was conducted in seven hospitals in two cities with radiographers using the ergonomic assessment for radiographers questionnaire. Logistic regression, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM) were utilized to establish statistical relationships between independent factors and musculoskeletal complaints. <i>Results</i>. Of 165 respondents, 75.2% reported musculoskeletal pain in the past 12 months, with lower back pain the most prevalent (58.8%). Adjusting for covariates, musculoskeletal pain significantly correlated with body mass index < 23 (odds ratio [<i>OR</i>] 0.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.005, 0.914]), smoking status (<i>OR</i> 0.274, 95% CI [0.751, 6.195]), fixed work break schedule (<i>OR</i> 2.839, 95% CI [1.123, 7.176]), sustained posture (<i>OR</i> 4.854, 95% CI [1.203,19.594]) and prolonged standing or walking (<i>OR</i> 7.499, 95% CI [1.086, 51.753]). The fit measures indicate a moderately good fit of the proposed model to the observed data. However, latent variables did not exhibit significant associations with WRMSD in SEM. <i>Conclusions</i>. The model suggests that WRMSDs among radiographers moderately correlate with underweight, smoking status, fixed work breaks, sustained posture and extended periods of standing or walking. The absence of significant associations between latent variables and WRMSDs suggests the presence of unexplored factors influencing the outcome.<b>Trial registration</b>: Clinical Trials Registry India identifier: CTRI/2021/09/036992.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1272-1282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056845","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}
M H Nurhanisah, Ruhaizin Sulaiman, M Y Athirah Diyana, Khairul Manami Kamarudin, Rosalam Che Me
{"title":"Risk factors of musculoskeletal symptoms among industrial workers in Peninsular Malaysia.","authors":"M H Nurhanisah, Ruhaizin Sulaiman, M Y Athirah Diyana, Khairul Manami Kamarudin, Rosalam Che Me","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2373537","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2373537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. The prevalence rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) globally is notably high. There are a limited number of studies investigating WMSDs and their associated risk factors. However, there are currently no data available for WMSDs among industrial workers in Peninsular Malaysia. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of WMSDs and associated risk factors among industrial workers experiencing WMSDs through their daily working tasks. <i>Methods</i>. A quantitative study using a questionnaire was conducted among industrial workers from rehabilitation centres and factories in Peninsular Malaysia. The analysis of 232 participant narratives aimed to identify the correlation between job tasks and musculoskeletal pain, especially in case of repetitive and heavy handling tasks. <i>Results</i>. The prevalence of WMSDs among industrial workers stands at 93.1%. The results also indicate that the most affected part of the body was the lower back, with 62.1% for 7 days or more in the last year, caused by industrial workers' job tasks. The prominent risk factors associated with body parts include gender, age, working hours and most difficult tasks with MSDs, especially in the lower back. <i>Conclusion</i>. This survey helps us to understand whether the workers are experiencing any discomfort, pain or disability related to workplace activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1105-1114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793783","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}
Nansel Vonkat, Umar Ali Umar, Musa Hassan Ibrahim, Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji
{"title":"Ergonomics and health risk awareness of workers involved in manual material handling at Sabon Gari Market in Zaria, Nigeria.","authors":"Nansel Vonkat, Umar Ali Umar, Musa Hassan Ibrahim, Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2383060","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2383060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the manual handling of materials in a local market environment and evaluated workers' awareness of ergonomics and health risks. Of 315 workers surveyed, 308 responded. The findings revealed a high prevalence rate of 96.4% for injuries and musculoskeletal discomfort, attributed to a low ergonomics and health risk awareness rate of only 6.8%. Consequently, 75% of workers resorted to self-medication or drug abuse for relief. The study also explored barriers to using engineering equipment, finding that 26.3% of respondents cited cost as a barrier, while 51% believed that the introduction of engineering equipment would lead to job loss. This research is valuable for practitioners and researchers as it highlights the current state of ergonomics and health risk awareness among workers who handle heavy loads. The study also highlights the need for improved ergonomic practices and health risk awareness to reduce injury rates and promote safer work environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1217-1225"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903207","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}