ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2024-08-17DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2390127
Louis Galey, Adelaide Nascimento, Lucie Cuvelier, Vanina Mollo, Marion Albert, Mathilde Brossard, Irène Gaillard, Audrey Marquet, Vincent Boccara, Catherine Delgoulet, Alain Garrigou
{"title":"Developmental approach of safety in ergonomics/human factors: insights of constructed safety in six work environments.","authors":"Louis Galey, Adelaide Nascimento, Lucie Cuvelier, Vanina Mollo, Marion Albert, Mathilde Brossard, Irène Gaillard, Audrey Marquet, Vincent Boccara, Catherine Delgoulet, Alain Garrigou","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2390127","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2390127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article brings together works on the concept of constructed safety in ergonomics, carried out over the last twenty-five years. Firstly, we situate this approach to safety in relation to previously developed existing models (e.g. regulated and managed safety) with regard to the development of activity-centred ergonomics. We then present six research actions in activity-centred ergonomics from a selection of different fields, from small companies to the industry of the future in an international group: public works, hospitals, aeronautical industry, railway transport, agriculture, and chemical industry, in order to describe constructed safety applications. The results highlight that constructed safety is respectively raised by mutual knowledge between workers and management, collective decision making, collective reflexive work on safety rules, spatiotemporal articulation of the different safety sources, knowledge integration on pesticide exposure situations by designers and regulation, social regulation sustaining risk understanding and safety aspect involving a diversity of actors (workers, preventionists, managers, local residents and public authorities). By focusing on the analysis of actual safety practices in real work and real exposure situations, constructed safety aims to account for the way in which safety is deployed on a daily basis to meet production and health objectives. This understanding contributes to the design of safe work systems in a developmental way and to propose an operating model of constructed safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"791-812"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2024-07-17DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2378355
Paul M Salmon, Catherine Burns, Suzy Broadbent, Satyan Chari, Robyn Clay-Williams, Peter A Hancock, Daniel P Jenkins, Ann Mills, Katie Parnell, Katherine L Plant, Gemma J M Read, Sarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock, Neville A Stanton, Guy H Walker, Claire Williams, Patrick Waterson, Mark S Young
{"title":"The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at 75: perspectives on contemporary challenges and future directions for Ergonomics and Human Factors.","authors":"Paul M Salmon, Catherine Burns, Suzy Broadbent, Satyan Chari, Robyn Clay-Williams, Peter A Hancock, Daniel P Jenkins, Ann Mills, Katie Parnell, Katherine L Plant, Gemma J M Read, Sarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock, Neville A Stanton, Guy H Walker, Claire Williams, Patrick Waterson, Mark S Young","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2378355","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00140139.2024.2378355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the UK's Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is worth reflecting on our discipline's contribution, current state, and critical future endeavours. We present the perspectives of 18 EHF professionals who were asked to respond to five questions regarding the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges, and future directions. Co-authors were in agreement that EHF's impact has been only limited to date and that critical issues require resolution, such as increasing the number of suitably qualified practitioners, resolving the research-practice gap, and increasing awareness of EHF and its benefits. Frequently discussed future directions include advanced emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the development of new EHF methods, and enhancing the quality and reach of education and training. The majority felt there will be a need for EHF in 75 years; however, many noted that our methods will need to adapt to meet new needs.<b>Practitioner statement:</b> This article provides the perspectives of 18 Ergonomics and Human Factors (EHF) professionals on the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges and critical future directions, and changes that are necessary to ensure EHF remains relevant in future. As such, it provides important guidance on future EHF research and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"759-775"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141629225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-04-17DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2488596
Mark S Young, Patrick Waterson
{"title":"Special issue celebrating the 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.","authors":"Mark S Young, Patrick Waterson","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2488596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2488596","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":"68 6","pages":"757-758"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143996801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-31DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2481618
Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Zachariah John A Belmonte, Ardvin Kester S Ong, Ken Joshua U Rebosura, Lanndon Ocampo, Reny Nadlifatin
{"title":"Determining ergonomics-based sustainability for public utility vehicles: integrating higher-order structural equation modelling and random forest classifier.","authors":"Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Zachariah John A Belmonte, Ardvin Kester S Ong, Ken Joshua U Rebosura, Lanndon Ocampo, Reny Nadlifatin","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2481618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2481618","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ergonomics-based sustainability (EBS) in public utility vehicles (PUVs) requires an integrated approach that balances environmental, social and economic factors while enhancing commuter and driver well-being. This study develops an EBS framework for PUVs in the Philippines by integrating higher-order structural equation modelling (H-SEM) and the random forest classifier (RFC). Analysing 350 survey responses, results indicated that environmental sustainability, particularly pollution reduction and energy efficiency, had the greatest influence on overall sustainability. Social dimensions, such as driver well-being and vehicle safety, were also critical, while economic factors like affordability and investment played a supporting role. The RFC model highlighted immediate operational concerns, emphasising safety and usability, which complement SEM's long-term sustainability insights. This study provides a data-driven framework for policymakers and transport planners to improve PUV ergonomics, enhance commuter satisfaction and promote sustainable mobility, with adaptability for global applications in EBS.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-30DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2509347
Mica Endsley, Farzan Sasangohar
{"title":"Human factors and ergonomics: a vital profession for today and the future.","authors":"Mica Endsley, Farzan Sasangohar","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2509347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2509347","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144188431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-29DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2509363
Andrew Todd, Andrew Thatcher
{"title":"The fade of a discipline or a shift in the centre of gravity?","authors":"Andrew Todd, Andrew Thatcher","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2509363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2509363","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144175716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2509351
Ben Peachey
{"title":"Seize the moment - demonstrating the value of Ergonomics and Human Factors.","authors":"Ben Peachey","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2509351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2509351","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144162963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-26DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2509610
Julia Anttilainen, Eija Haukka, Heli Järnefelt, Irmeli Pehkonen
{"title":"The facilitators, barriers, and perceived benefits of the web-based Mental Health Toolkit implementation at Finnish workplaces.","authors":"Julia Anttilainen, Eija Haukka, Heli Järnefelt, Irmeli Pehkonen","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2509610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2509610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mental health disorders are one of the leading causes of work disability. This study explored factors affecting the implementation of a web-based Mental Health Toolkit in six large Finnish workplaces. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and thematic analysis, we identified facilitators and barriers to implementation. Key facilitators included alignment with organisational strategies, a supportive coordinator, and integration into existing practices. Barriers included resource and time constraints, poor fit with tasks, insufficient communication and limited meeting opportunities. The tools were perceived to enhance employees' sense of being heard, support discussions on well-being, and improve work practices. The study highlights the importance of strategic alignment and organisational support in implementing mental health tools. Our findings provide valuable insights for future workplace interventions, emphasising the need to consider workplace-specific contexts. These results highlight the potential of web-based tools to promote mental health and employee participation when effectively integrated and supported.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144143842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ErgonomicsPub Date : 2025-05-21DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2503965
Parian Mohamadi, Dimitri Theurot, Stéphane Hallé, Ludwig Vinches
{"title":"Sex-specific variations in body pressure distribution across different sleep surfaces and positions.","authors":"Parian Mohamadi, Dimitri Theurot, Stéphane Hallé, Ludwig Vinches","doi":"10.1080/00140139.2025.2503965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2025.2503965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the impact of sex on body pressure distribution in supine, prone, and side sleeping positions on three surfaces: a pressure mattress, a sleeping mattress, and a combination of a sleeping bag and a sleeping mattress. Twenty participants (10 males and 10 females) were evaluated using a pressure-sensing system to measure pressure on key body regions depending on the sleep position. The results show that using a sleeping mat alone or combined with a sleeping bag significantly reduced body pressure in all positions. Males exerted higher pressure on the head, shoulders, and torso, while females showed a more even pressure distribution across these regions. Significant interactions were observed between body regions, sex, and surface type, emphasising the importance of considering anatomical differences when designing sleep systems. These findings have practical implications for improving comfort and reducing pressure-related injuries, especially in hospitals and outdoors.</p>","PeriodicalId":50503,"journal":{"name":"Ergonomics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}