Participatory ergonomics for reducing load and strain in home care work

The aim of this study was to examine the effects and feasibility of an ergonomic intervention on the work content and load of home care workers. The subjects were female home care workers aged 42±5 yr. They were divided into the intervention group ( n=34) and control group ( n=36). The 1 yr work-sit...

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Published in:International journal of industrial ergonomics 1998-05, Vol.21 (5), p.345-352
Main Authors: Pohjonen, Tiina, Punakallio, Anne, Louhevaara, Veikko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ergonomic measures
Home care work
Intervention
Work load
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Summary:The aim of this study was to examine the effects and feasibility of an ergonomic intervention on the work content and load of home care workers. The subjects were female home care workers aged 42±5 yr. They were divided into the intervention group ( n=34) and control group ( n=36). The 1 yr work-site intervention included various ergonomic measures utilizing the developmental participatory approach based on teamwork and training within the work units. According to the OWAS method the proportion of straight back postures and normal or acceptable work posture combinations increased significantly ( p
ISSN:0169-8141
1872-8219
DOI:10.1016/S0169-8141(96)00083-2