Jelena S Ivaz, Dejan V Petrović, Saša S Stojadinović, Pavle Z Stojković, Sanja J Petrović, Dragan M Zlatanović
{"title":"Neuro-fuzzy prediction model of occupational injuries in mining.","authors":"Jelena S Ivaz, Dejan V Petrović, Saša S Stojadinović, Pavle Z Stojković, Sanja J Petrović, Dragan M Zlatanović","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2401678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2401678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives.</i> This study investigates the possibility of developing a unique model for predicting work-related injuries in Serbian underground coal mines using neural networks and fuzzy logic theory. Accidents are common due to the unique nature of underground mineral extraction involving people, machinery and limited workplaces. <i>Methods.</i> A universal model for predicting occupational accidents takes into account influential factors such as organizational aspects, personal and collective protective equipment, on-the-job training and leadership factors. The selected networks achieved a prediction accuracy of >90%. <i>Results.</i> The study successfully identifies potential risks and critical worker groups leading to injuries. The sensitivity analysis provides insights for targeted safety measures and improved organizational practices. <i>Conclusion.</i> This data-driven approach makes a valuable contribution to safety in the mining industry. Implementation of the predictive model can reduce injuries and machine damage, and improve worker well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308779","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":"Air rage from the sharp end: cabin crew perspectives on disruptive passenger behaviour in Europe and its impact on occupational safety and well-being","authors":"Alexander Rösch, Erin Chernak, James Blundell","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2383055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2383055","url":null,"abstract":"Disruptive passenger behaviour (DPB) incidents spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic period, compromising the safety of commercial flights on a daily basis. This qualitative semi-structured interview...","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142267979","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}
Anita Fafa Dartey, Ulric Sena Abonie, Adjoa Nkrumah Banson, John Bless Akortiakumah
{"title":"Ergonomic challenges of mortuary attendants in Ghana: an exploratory study","authors":"Anita Fafa Dartey, Ulric Sena Abonie, Adjoa Nkrumah Banson, John Bless Akortiakumah","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2391647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2391647","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. Mortuary attendants in Ghana face various occupational health and safety hazards, including ergonomic and psychosocial factors, which can impact both their well-being and the quality of ...","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142267981","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}
Rauno Pääkkönen, Katri Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta, Esa Nousiainen, Anu Järvensivu
{"title":"Solution-oriented development of the sound environment in industrial workplaces","authors":"Rauno Pääkkönen, Katri Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta, Esa Nousiainen, Anu Järvensivu","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2395737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2395737","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. Research literature has not given much evaluation to why the proposed noise control actions in workplaces are not being implemented. There are views of the different personnel groups in...","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":"209 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142267980","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":"Research on the configuration of factors influencing safety citizenship behavior of construction workers based on fsQCA","authors":"Mengjie Li, Shengyue Hao, Huaiyuan Zhai","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2393038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2024.2393038","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives. How to promote the safety citizenship behavior (SCB) of construction workers has been studied in academic circles. However, most current research methods focus on the ‘net effect' betwe...","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":"162 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217376","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}
Ángela Asensio-Martínez, Lorena Adame, Alejandra Aguilar-Latorre, Benito Millán, Marta Domínguez-García, Rosa Magallón-Botaya
{"title":"Pilot study of an online brief mindfulness-based intervention to improve the well-being of managers and reduce their stress at work.","authors":"Ángela Asensio-Martínez, Lorena Adame, Alejandra Aguilar-Latorre, Benito Millán, Marta Domínguez-García, Rosa Magallón-Botaya","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2358676","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2358676","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. The COVID-19 pandemic, remote work and new technologies have heightened workplace pressures. Effective response and essential organizational changes require business leaders to be more adaptable, with managers' presence playing a pivotal role in successful implementation. The study assesses a brief mindfulness-based emotional regulation for managers (MBERM) intervention, to reduce workplace stress and enhance managerial well-being. <i>Methods</i>. An 8-week non-randomized controlled trial was conducted with a waiting list control group and an intervention group. Pre-post differences were measured by Student's <i>t</i> test or Wilcoxon test, and effect size calculated using the Hedge's <i>g</i> formula. The sample included 23 managers (17 men and six women) with average age 50 years. The study assessed anxiety and depressive symptoms, psychological flexibility, perceived self-efficacy, general work-related well-being, perceived stress and mindfulness. <i>Results</i>. Statistically significant changes were observed in the intervention group in depression, anxiety, work-related acceptance and action, general self-efficacy, exhaustion, alienation, stress and non-reactivity. The control group showed no statistically significant changes in any of the variables. <i>Conclusion</i>. The MBERM intervention could improve the emotional and work-related well-being of managers and reduce stress levels and burnout. Further study of this intervention is needed to promote adherence and ensure a long-term improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"858-866"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141471593","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":"Identification of key factors influencing unsafe behavior of decoration workers.","authors":"Lin Zhu, Ke Xiong","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2368372","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2368372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the factors influencing unsafe behaviors among decorators. The study begins with a literature review on unsafe behaviors among construction workers, compiling a checklist of factors specific to decorators. Utilizing exploratory factor analysis (EFA), a measurement scale for these factors is developed. Subsequently, stepwise regression analysis (SRA) is conducted to validate relationships and identify crucial factors. Results categorize influencing factors into three dimensions: personal, organizational and environmental. Non-compliance with safety procedures and protocols is found to correlate directly with increased unsafe behavior at an individual level. Additionally, internal safety regulations within companies are identified as having a direct negative impact on unsafe behaviors at the organizational level. This study enhances our understanding of unsafe behaviors among decorators and offers recommendations for mitigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"936-945"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141493875","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":"Low blood glucose and fatigue accumulation at peak hours of occupational trauma in secondary industry workers.","authors":"Ryunosuke Ishikawa, Rikiya Shirato, Asuka Watanabe, Shinji Matsuoka, Ryousaku Sugihara, Kazushi Kimura","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2347742","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2347742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives.</i> The incidence of occupational traumatic injuries caused by human error has been reported to occur at 11:00 and 8-9 h after commencing work. Impaired attention is closely related to the incidence of these accidents. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the changes in blood glucose, fatigue and stress response hormone levels over time among workers in a secondary industry. <i>Methods.</i> The blood glucose and subjective fatigue levels of 26 male secondary-industry workers were measured on workdays. In addition, the cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone levels in saliva were measured on one workday and one holiday. <i>Results.</i> Blood glucose levels at 11:00 and 17:30 on the workday were significantly lower than those at 09:30. Moreover, hypoglycemia was observed in some participants. A significant increase in subjective fatigue levels was observed during the workday. However, no significant differences in salivary cortisol levels were observed between the workday and the holiday at any time point. <i>Conclusions.</i> Blood glucose levels decreased and subjective fatigue levels increased at the time points that occupational accidents were reported to occur most frequently during work. These factors may contribute to human errors due to impaired attentional function.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"782-790"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140917232","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":"Mechanical strength recognition and classification of thermal protective fabric images after thermal aging based on deep learning.","authors":"Xiaohan Liu, Miao Tian, Yunyi Wang","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2345511","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2345511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objectives</i>. Currently, numerous studies have focused on testing or modeling to evaluate the safe service life of thermal protective clothing after thermal aging, reducing the risk to occupational personnel. However, testing will render the garment unsuitable for subsequent use and a series of input parameters for modeling are not readily available. In this study, a novel image recognition strategy was proposed to discriminate the mechanical strength of thermal protective fabric after thermal aging based on transfer learning. <i>Methods</i>. Data augmentation was used to overcome the shortcoming of insufficient training samples. Four pre-trained models were used to explore their performance in three sample classification modes. <i>Results</i>. The experimental results show that the VGG-19 model achieves the best performance in the three-classification mode (accuracy = 91%). The model was more accurate in identifying fabric samples in the early and late stages of strength decline. For fabric samples in the middle stage of strength decline, the three-classification mode was better than the four-classification and six-classification modes. <i>Conclusions</i>. The findings provide novel insights into the image-based mechanical strength evaluation of thermal protective fabrics after aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"765-773"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140917234","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}
Vesna Spasojević Brkić, Ivan Mihajlović, Aleksandar Brkić, Mirjana Misita, Martina Perišić
{"title":"Transport and mining machinery cabins' ergonomic evaluation as a path to its redesign.","authors":"Vesna Spasojević Brkić, Ivan Mihajlović, Aleksandar Brkić, Mirjana Misita, Martina Perišić","doi":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2362543","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10803548.2024.2362543","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transport and mining machinery cabins are still not well adapted to their users, while checklists for their evaluation are not common in the literature. This article proposes a new checklist for ergonomic evaluation and tests its universality empirically with a sample of 96 transport and mining machine operators. The objective of the article is two-fold. First, the article checks whether there are anthropometric dimension differences between different machines' operators. Second, statistical significance testing regarding items in the proposed checklist is performed to check its universality. Significant differences have not been found between anthropometric dimensions of transport and mining machine operators. Group comparisons prove that mining machines have better ergonomics characteristics of the chair, manual controls and vision field. The recommendation for crane designers is to examine mining machines solutions and analyze the possibility of adapting these solutions, due to anthropometric fit. Wide usage of the checklist is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":47704,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"896-906"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499311","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}