IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors最新文献

{"title":"Trust, Traits, and Turning Points: Decoding Operator Responses to Real-World ADAS Malfunctions.","authors":"Golnoosh Garakani, Huizhong Guo, Boyou Chen, Elizabeth Pulver, Shan Bao","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2738553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2026.2738553","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONThis study found that high emotional trust in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) showed a non-significant tendency toward slower manual intervention during malfunctions, and that an operator's personality was related to specific information needs. For practitioners, this indicates a critical safety gap where affective comfort, feeling \"too safe\" reduces readiness. To mitigate these risks, organizations should prioritize hands-on, simulated malfunction training. By exposing operators to controlled scenarios such as \"phantom braking\" events, practitioners can help them experience system limitations firsthand, rebuilding the protective skepticism and preparedness that sustained automation use tends to erode. Because occupational driving spans a range of operational models, safety protocols should be tailored accordingly. In managed fleets, organizations have an opportunity to implement personality-aligned Human-Machine Interface (HMI) configurations that address the specific cognitive and informational needs of individual drivers. For \"Bring Your Own Device\" (BYOD) gig platforms, where organizations cannot modify the vehicle's native systems, broader software-based interventions are more practical, for example, in-app geofenced warnings that alert drivers as they approach known ADAS limitation zones. Together, these targeted, context-sensitive interventions help recalibrate trust and prevent overreliance, supporting rapid recovery and sustained situational awareness across the diverse occupational contexts in which ADAS is now used.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149229518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Critical Success Factors for Implementing Ergonomics Programs and Their Economic Impact in the Mexican Manufacturing Industry.","authors":"Julio César Ramos Rodríguez, Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías, Sandra Nelly Leyva-Hernández, Cesar Omar Balderrama Armendáriz","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2646994","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2646994","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThe incidence of accidents, occupational diseases, and risk exposure in manufacturing is linked to the diversity of tasks and processes, often compounded by insufficient ergonomics programs. In Mexico, implementing ergonomics effectively remains challenging. This research identifies critical success factors (CSFs) from front-line employees' perspectives, including communication of ergonomic risks, health promotion and training, and accident prevention. Strengthening these factors can improve organizations' economic outcomes by reducing absenteeism, production errors, and lost workdays. Multidisciplinary workplace assessments and validated risk assessment tools further enhance ergonomics practice by identifying at-risk groups and guiding targeted interventions. Integrating these approaches supports safer, more productive manufacturing environments and the achievement of ergonomics program objectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"331-344"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147701024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insights from In-Field Applications of Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions.","authors":"Niromand Jasimi Zindashti, Negar Riahi, Armin Bonakdar, Karla Beltran Martinez, Sarah Krell, Gilmore Craig, Caitlyn Phillips, Mahdi Tavakoli, Hossein Rouhani, Ali Golabchi","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2662926","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2662926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThis study evaluated two passive back-support exoskeletons, a rigid and a soft model, during three construction tasks: shoveling, rebar tying, and welding, using workers' subjective feedback for the assessment. Both devices were found to reduce strain on the lower back and were generally perceived as supportive, although the rigid exoskeleton was perceived as more restrictive than the soft one. Workers reported task-specific differences in comfort, performance, and usability, with common concerns including thermal discomfort, device weight, and interference with tools or surroundings. These findings suggest that while back-support exoskeletons can help reduce physical demands, their effectiveness depends on proper task selection, exoskeleton fit, and user training. For ergonomics practitioners, this study highlights the importance of integrating exoskeletons with existing personal protective equipment and tailoring their use to specific construction tasks. Addressing usability challenges and providing targeted training can enhance worker comfort, safety, and long-term adoption in industrial settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"382-403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147846947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maximum Acceptable Box Width and Box Mass for One-Handed Box Transfers from Three Shelf Heights: A Psychophysical Approach.","authors":"Julia Xinyi Li, Dennis Larson, Christopher Moore, Steven Fischer","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2665230","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2665230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effectively using digital human models (DHM) for proactive ergonomics requires estimating how workers interact with objects. One example is guessing when a worker might use one hand rather than two when transferring a box. A better understanding of the determinants for performing one-handed transfers will inform DHM users on when human-object interactions should be modeled with one hand versus two.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This work aimed to determine the maximum acceptable box width and mass that would permit a one-handed box transfer from three shelf heights.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants completed a series of box transfers from three shelf heights to a table with their dominant hand. Participants were instructed to grasp the box from the top or front, then adjust the box width (experiment one) or box mass when the box was set at their maximum acceptable grip span (experiment two) until participants reached their maximum acceptable span or mass, respectively, to transfer the box comfortably and safely. Within-subject repeated measure ANOVAs, with an alpha value of 0.05, were used to detect if shelf height or grip orientation affected the maximum acceptable box width and mass, respectively, for a one-handed transfer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The perceived maximum acceptable box width ranged from 13.3 cm to 13.8 cm. The perceived maximum acceptable box mass ranged from 2.05 to 2.51 kg. The maximum acceptable width and mass for one-handed transfers were lowest when grasping a box from a shoulder-height shelf at the front of the box.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>When the box width was less than 70% hand length, and required less than 36.7% wrist strength, participants were more likely to use one hand for box transfers. Findings provide insight into the one-handed lifting capacity of standard cardboard boxes with no handles and help inform DHM users on when to model one-handed or two-handed box transfers.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"404-415"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147936053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of a Co-Designed Workplace-Based Intervention Program on Pain, Functional Limitation and Quality of Life Among Radiographers- A Study Protocol.","authors":"Ullas U Nayak, Sidhiprada Mohapatra, Bincy M George, Vennila J, G Arun Maiya, Mohandas Rao K G","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2653520","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2653520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThis study protocol outlines a co-design approach to develop a workplace-based intervention for radiographers to prevent and manage work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and enhance overall well-being. By engaging radiographers, occupational health specialists, and other relevant stakeholders in the intervention design process, the resulting interventions will be tailored specifically to the physical, cognitive, and organizational demands of imaging work. Beyond radiography, the methodology offers a transferable, step-by-step framework for identifying occupation-specific risk factors and translating these findings into tailored, feasible solutions. The protocol advances ergonomics practice by shifting from a prescriptive, one-size-fits-all approach to a collaborative, context-specific design, thereby ensuring that any resulting intervention is both evidence-informed and operationally sustainable, and aligned with real-world workplace needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"345-355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147791153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New Workers or New Tasks: How Do Augmented Reality, Experience, and Task Switching Affect Worker Performance in Naval Maintenance Operations.","authors":"James Fan, Jelle de Vries, Clay Greunke, Perry McDowell","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2662924","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2662924","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONThis study found that using head-mounted optical see-through augmented reality (AR) guidance in maintenance tasks led to faster completion times, especially for less experienced workers and when workers had to switch between different types of tasks. AR also made these tasks feel easier for those with less experience. For ergonomics and human factors practitioners, these results suggest that AR can be a valuable tool for improving onboarding and performance in environments where workers are new or frequently face varied tasks. Implementing AR guidance can help reduce learning curves and support more efficient work, particularly in settings with high complexity and employee turnover. However, if workers are expected to perform tasks independently without ongoing AR support, traditional, more thorough training methods may still be necessary. Practitioners should consider the nature of the work and the use of AR technology when designing onboarding and training programs to maximize both efficiency and long-term competence.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"364-381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147846901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Slouched and Erect Sitting Postures on Upper Limb Kinematics During Tasks Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk.","authors":"Aurélie Tomezzoli, Alexandre Naaim, Bertrand Fréchède, Sonia Duprey","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2666319","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2666319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSTo manage upper limb musculoskeletal disorders, treatments based on reducing spinal curvatures are used empirically. Spinal posture has been shown to modify upper limb functional capacities in terms of maximum voluntary forces and fatigability. The aim of the study was to determine whether spinal curvatures also influenced upper limb joint angles during tasks associated with a risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Twenty-two healthy participants were placed in a slouched or erect sitting posture, in random order. Three standardized tasks were performed three times each in both postures. In the erect posture, shoulder flexion was consistently decreased, and shoulder abduction was decreased over most or all of the tasks analyzed. Elbow extension was increased over half of the duration of a single task. Thus, slouched or erect seated spinal posture influences proximal upper limb joint angles. Ergonomists should consider spinal posture even when focusing on proximal upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"428-440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147990116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory (SOFI) Among Providers in a Pediatric Emergency Department.","authors":"Mustafa Ozkaynak, Heather L Smyth, Paul F Cook, Cristian Sarabia, Rakesh D Mistry, Sarah K Schmidt","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2678590","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2678590","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"441-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13418273/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148152299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictive Modeling of Work-Rest Schedule for Agricultural Workers Using Heat Stress and Physiological Data.","authors":"Subhabrata Basu, Thaneswer Patel, Priyam Goswami, Bishorjit Ningthoujam","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2665231","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2665231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThis study provides practical, field-tested predictive tools to schedule work and rest in hot agricultural settings. Using routinely measured inputs (wet-bulb globe temperature [WBGT], heart-rate metrics, age, mechanization status, and simple lifestyle indicators), practitioners and supervisors can estimate safe continuous work durations and the necessary recovery periods for individual workers. Applicable to smallholder and mechanized tillage operations, these models support on-site decision-making to reduce heat-related fatigue, minimize injury risk, and maintain productivity. The models can be integrated into supervisor checklists, simple mobile apps, or wearable-sensor dashboards to immediately improve heat-stress management policies and worker scheduling.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"416-427"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147984705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Human Factors Analysis of Vendor-Induced Flow Disruptions in Orthopedic Surgery: Implications for Workflow Integration and System Safety.","authors":"Asfandyar Khan, Albert J Boquet","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2659645","DOIUrl":"10.1080/24725838.2026.2659645","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONThis study found that vendors were involved in nearly one-third of all observed flow disruptions during orthopedic surgery, with a disproportionate share linked to coordination issues and protocol failures, including breaches of the sterile field. While vendors provide critical technical expertise on equipment and implants, their involvement can unintentionally blur role boundaries and disrupt team coordination in high-stakes environments. For ergonomics and human factors practitioners, these findings underscore the importance of designing systems that support clearer role delineation, structured integration of non-clinical participants, and improved communication protocols in surgical teams. Practical applications include developing vendor orientation programs, establishing explicit boundaries on clinical versus technical responsibilities, and training OR staff to effectively leverage vendor expertise without over-reliance. Addressing these challenges can improve team resilience, reduce safety risks, and optimize workflow efficiency in surgical and other complex, multidisciplinary work settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"356-363"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147791176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}