IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors最新文献

{"title":"A Conceptual Model for the Impact of Occupational Standing on Enterprise Outcomes Using an Inductive Content Analysis of California Lawsuits.","authors":"Kaitlin Gallagher,&nbsp;Yuanlu Niu,&nbsp;Jonathan Swain,&nbsp;Chris Rosen,&nbsp;Joshua Lens","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2161672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2161672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSIn this paper, we provide a framework for practitioners when (re)designing tasks that historically have required standing in the workplace. While the goal is not to remove standing from all jobs, practitioners must work with management to align health and safety outcomes related to standing at work with the enterprise's main outcomes. Practitioners should also be made aware that in many of these jobs, standing has been required because, in the enterprise's judgment, it improves performance and customer service. Understanding common beliefs about customer interactions and job performance in the workplace will be vital to implementing changes that have previously been difficult to navigate.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 4","pages":"213-226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9387029","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":"The Effect of Simulation Fidelity on Transfer of Training for Troubleshooting Professionals: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Pooyan Doozandeh,&nbsp;Shekoofeh Hedayati","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2099483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2099483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSPeople in many occupations that involve using complex tools need to know how to troubleshoot those tools in real time and with minimum cost. Training troubleshooting professionals is thus a concern for various occupational sectors-particularly the military, aviation, power plant, and in industrial processes-and large investments have been made to create and use simulators that train troubleshooting skills. In the design and evaluation of simulators for troubleshooting, this review shows that no single level of simulation realism-or <i>fidelity</i>-works best in training, and that the effect of fidelity depends on trainees' prior skill level and the type of troubleshooting system (electronic or mechanical).</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 3","pages":"117-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10413701","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":"The Default is Simplicity - A Model for the Workplace Ergonomics Problem-Solving Process.","authors":"Dan MacLeod","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2109077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2109077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThis paper provides a decision-making model for workplace ergonomics problem-solving to help clarify the situations in which simple, non-quantitative approaches are suitable, in contrast to those conditions where more formal, quantitative methods are needed. The perspective is that of an individual or workplace team focused on a specific problem. The value of this model is that it: (1) avoids unnecessary activities, in particular quantitative assessments when not needed; (2) emphasizes qualitative problem-solving methods; (3) enables non-technical personnel to be involved; and (4) helps expand the use of ergonomics toward reducing production barriers. The context is \"continual improvement\" rather than \"compliance.\" Students may profit by learning practical steps useful in the workplace. Practitioners may benefit from reviewing the framework (and indeed improving it). Researchers might gain a better appreciation of simple methods used in the workplace and perhaps test certain premises of the model more rigorously.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"135-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40689961","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":"Exploring the Change in Metabolic Cost of Walking before and after Familiarization with a Passive Load-Bearing Exoskeleton: A Case Series.","authors":"G Diamond-Ouellette,&nbsp;A Telonio,&nbsp;T Karakolis,&nbsp;J Leblond,&nbsp;L J Bouyer,&nbsp;K L Best","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2124325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2124325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSMilitary personnel are at greater risk of injuries due to frequent load carriage. Novel exoskeleton technology may have benefits for soldiers, such as reduced physical burden through load carriage support that may result in decreased metabolic cost, reduced fatigue, and lower risk of injuries during walking. However, as for most assistive devices, a familiarization period is likely necessary to obtain the full potential of the device. Our results show that the metabolic cost of walking (MWC) was initially increased significantly upon provision of the passive exoskeleton, though it returned to baseline values after a 9-day familiarization period. The exoskeleton remained effective after a three-month pause, with a MCW below baseline. These results suggest that to properly assess the assistance of an exoskeleton, a sufficient familiarization period should be mandatory.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 3","pages":"161-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10411326","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":"Slouched and Erect Sitting Postures Affect Upper Limb Maximum Voluntary Force Levels and Fatiguability: A Randomized Experimental Study.","authors":"Aurélie Tomezzoli,&nbsp;Bertrand Fréchède,&nbsp;Sonia Duprey","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2110544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2110544","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSModifying the spinal curvature is an empirical approach to treating upper limb musculoskeletal disorders, often attributed to the balance between physical stress and individual functional capacities. We completed an experimental biomechanical study to quantify the effect of seated spinal posture on upper limb functional capacities. Isometric maximum muscle voluntary forces (MVFs) were measured at participants' shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Fatiguability was also assessed during a repetitive painting task. Participants were asked to assume both slouched and erect spinal postures, in a random order. In the erect posture, participants achieved higher shoulder and elbow isometric MVF levels and took longer to reach a fatigue threshold. Thus, spinal posture tends to remotely influence upper limb functional capacities, especially at the shoulder and elbow. Ergonomists should consider spinal posture even when focusing on musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"142-150"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40672320","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":"Characterizing Exposure to Physical Risk Factors during Veterinary Surgery with Wearable Sensors: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Hamed Asadi,&nbsp;Micha C Simons,&nbsp;Gert J Breur,&nbsp;Denny Yu","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2117252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2117252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSVeterinarians provide comprehensive health services for animals, but despite exposure to similar occupational and safety hazards as medical physicians, physical risk factors for these doctors and healthcare teams have not been characterized. In this pilot study, we used wearable sensor technology and showed that veterinary surgeons commonly experience static and demanding postures while performing soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Observations showed that muscle activation was highest in the right trapezius. Job factors such as surgical role (attending vs. assisting) and surgical specialty (soft tissue vs. orthopedics) appeared to influence exposure to physical risk factors. These findings suggest a need to consider the unique demands of surgical specialties in order to address the key risk factors impacting injury risks among veterinarians. For example, static postures may be a priority for soft tissue surgeons, while tools that reduce force requirements are more pressing for orthopedic surgeons.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 3","pages":"151-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9700822","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":"Context-Dependent Cognitive Workload Monitoring using Pupillometry for Control Room Operators to Prevent Overload","authors":"Punitkumar Bhavsar","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2076177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2076177","url":null,"abstract":"OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Modernization of process plants has replaced traditional machine control with sophisticated computerized control, with the work required of control room operators changing from predominantly physical to cognitive. As a result, excessive cognitive workload during an abnormal condition is not an uncommon situation. Almost 70% of accidents in process industries are the result of human error, which is largely modulated by high cognitive workload. A context-dependent methodology using pupillometry was adopted in this study for workload assessment. We found that workload has a significant effect on task performance and subsequent success in handling an abnormal condition. Incorporating contextual information along with pupillometry-based measures was useful to explore the dynamics of variations in workload in depth. In addition, the proposed methodology is a more reliable method for a dynamic environment in which the situation evolves with operator interactions with the process. TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background Operator workload monitoring has become an important aspect of system engineering due to ever increasing cognitive demands in the control room. Higher cognitive workload, beyond capability, is directly associated with human error in plant operations. Even a small increase in workload during peak demand may result in human error, which can endanger the safety of a process plant. Purpose Subjective methods are of limited use due to the requirement for near real-time evaluation of cognitive workload. Applications such as process plant control room require the operator to reiterate and re-represent the situation based on the contextual cues from environment. Hence, our objective was to develop and test a methodology that incorporates contextual information in workload measurement using pupillometry. Method Participants (n = 44) performed simulated process control tasks. Pupil size was recorded using an eye-tracking device. Recorded pupil size was analyzed based on a methodology that incorporates contextual information from the human-machine interface. Events that present new information about the current state of the process were categorized as critical events. Pupil size variation was adopted to provide an estimate of cognitive workload between consecutive critical events. Results Cognitive workload was associated with process behavior and operator actions. An increase in cognitive workload for specific events was observed when participant actions deteriorated process conditions. We also observed that overall task performance was associated with the frequency of certain events and corresponding variations in pupillary behavior. Conclusion Incorporating contextual information provides more detailed insights into the dynamics of variations in cognitive workload. The mental representation of a current situation may vary depending on expertise level. The proposed methodology assesses such dynamic mental representations in the for","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 1","pages":"91 - 103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45915799","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":"The Impacts of Human-Cobot Collaboration on Perceived Cognitive Load and Usability during an Industrial Task: An Exploratory Experiment","authors":"Étienne Fournier, Dorilys Kilgus, Aurelie Landry, Belal Hmedan, D. Pellier, H. Fiorino, C. Jeoffrion","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2072021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2072021","url":null,"abstract":"OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Since cobots (collaborative robots) are increasingly being introduced in industrial environments, being aware of their potential positive and negative impacts on human collaborators is essential. This study guides occupational health workers by identifying the potential gains (reduced perceived time demand, number of gestures and number of errors) and concerns (the cobot takes a long time to perceive its environment, which leads to an increased completion time) associated with working with cobots. In our study, the collaboration between human and cobot during an assembly task did not negatively impact perceived cognitive load, increased completion time (but decreased perceived time demand), and decreased the number of gestures performed by participants and the number of errors made. Thus, performing the task in collaboration with a cobot improved the user’s experience and performance, except for completion time, which increased. This study opens avenues to investigate how to improve cobots to ensure the usability of the human-machine system at work. TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background Industry 4.0 implements smart technologies to increase productivity and to decrease the associated risks. Using cobots is considered by industry as a potential means to reduce physical constraints and improve performance without having to replace the human factor. Research has yet to prove these benefits on humans. Purpose The goal of this study was to determine if working with a cobot improved perceived cognitive load of an operator and the usability of the system. Methods Participants replicated three construction models using Duplos. Approximatively half of our participants (n = 32) accomplished the task alone and the other half accomplished the same task with a cobot (n = 22). We then used the NASA-TLX to measure workload and, through a sub-dimension, perceived cognitive load. Completion time (for each model), number of errors (placing and replacing a piece), and the number of gestures (movements of the upper limbs) were also measured. Results Collaboration with a cobot led to significantly fewer gestures (51 vs. 74), fewer errors (2 vs. 8), and reduced perceived time demand but increased completion time (136 vs. 55 s). Perceived cognitive load was not impacted by the cobot (36 vs. 37). Conclusion We conclude that collaboration with a cobot adapting to human variability is possible, and that it could lead to better performance and could improve certain dimensions of system usability.","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 1","pages":"83 - 90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49644514","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":"The Effects of Drowsiness Detection Technology and Education on Nurses' Beliefs and Attitudes toward Drowsy Driving.","authors":"Karim Zahed,&nbsp;Alec Smith,&nbsp;Anthony D McDonald,&nbsp;Farzan Sasangohar","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2094502","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2094502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational ApplicationsNurses' <i>perceived health threat</i> from driving drowsy along with their <i>attitude</i> toward an intervention can be targeted to improve nurses' intentions to avoid this dangerous behavior. The evidence presented in this paper suggests that educational interventions that raise awareness of the risks of drowsy driving and its consequences (e.g., fatalities or injuries), as well as peer stories about their experiences, may positively affect nurses' <i>perceived health threat</i> and <i>attitudes</i> toward drowsy driving interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":" ","pages":"104-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40390832","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":"Exploratory Field Testing of Passive Exoskeletons in Several Manufacturing Environments: Perceived Usability and User Acceptance","authors":"D. Schwerha, N. McNamara, Sunwook Kim, M. Nussbaum","doi":"10.1080/24725838.2022.2059594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2022.2059594","url":null,"abstract":"OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Results of the current exploratory study suggest that use of an exoskeleton (EXO) has the potential to be accepted by workers as an intervention in diverse manufacturing environments. Also evident were that the major factors contributing to EXO-use-intention are perceived comfort, task-technology fit, perceived safety, and perceived usefulness. A user’s perception of perceived usability may be established by using an exoskeleton during actual job tasks, yet some aspects of perceived usability likely require multiple exposures to an EXO for an accurate assessment. Many negative comments regarding EXO use were related to physical constraints (e.g., restricted movements, bulkiness), and to the EXO interface (e.g., straps, cuff designs), suggesting a need for further research on EXO design to minimize discomfort. In practice, there is likely value in having workers use and explore candidate EXOs during their actual job, both to accurately assess the usefulness of an EXO and to find the most effective EXO. TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background There lacks an understanding of using an exoskeleton (EXO) in diverse manufacturing environments. Purpose Goals of this study were to: (1) gather worker feedback on different EXOs after using them during their actual jobs; (2) understand what contributes to EXO-use-intention in manufacturing companies; and (3) develop a decision tree model to explore which task characteristics and user perceptions might aid in determining how to implement an EXO effectively. Methods A field study was completed in five manufacturing companies in the state of Ohio. Fifteen participants used preferred EXOs selected from among two arm-support and two back-support devices during their regular jobs for ≤30 minutes in each of two separate sessions. After using an EXO, participants completed a questionnaire addressing several aspects of usability, comfort, safety, and EXO-use-intention. Open-ended comments on these aspects were coded into emerging themes. A decision tree analysis was performed on participants’ responses to the EXO-use-intention question to explore the predictive value of task characteristics, user characteristics, and questionnaire responses. Results Responses to usability-related questions were rather consistent between the two sessions, yet some responses were more positive in the 2nd session (perceived balance, overall comfort and fit, and range-of-motion). We identified four themes regarding EXO use—utility for work, wearability, working metrics, and ease of using; and negative comments on these themes were largely related to physical constraints from wearing an EXO, and EXO interface. The decision tree analysis suggested that perceived comfort, task-technology fit, perceived safety, and perceived usefulness are each associated with EXO-use-intention. Conclusions EXO use has the potential to be accepted by workers as an intervention in manufacturing environments. However, further work is needed for","PeriodicalId":73332,"journal":{"name":"IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors","volume":"10 1","pages":"71 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46017689","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}