Occupational Risk Identification Using Hand-Held or Laptop Computers

This paper describes the Work Environment Profile (WEP) program and its use in risk identification by computer. It is installed into a hand-held computer or a laptop to be used in risk identification during work site visits. A 5-category system is used to describe the identified risks in 7 groups, i...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2008-01, Vol.14 (2), p.207-215
Main Authors: Naumanen, Paula, Savolainen, Heikki, Liesivuori, Jyrki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Occupational - prevention & control
assessment
Computers, Handheld
Ergonomics
hand-held computer
Humans
Industry
laptop
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
print-outs
Risk Assessment
risk identification
Safety Management - methods
work site visit
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Summary:This paper describes the Work Environment Profile (WEP) program and its use in risk identification by computer. It is installed into a hand-held computer or a laptop to be used in risk identification during work site visits. A 5-category system is used to describe the identified risks in 7 groups, i.e., accidents, biological and physical hazards, ergonomic and psychosocial load, chemicals, and information technology hazards. Each group contains several qualifying factors. These 5 categories are colour-coded at this stage to aid with visualization. Risk identification produces visual summary images the interpretation of which is facilitated by colours. The WEP program is a tool for risk assessment which is easy to learn and to use both by experts and nonprofessionals. It is especially well adapted to be used both in small and in larger enterprises. Considerable time is saved as no paper notes are needed.
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2008.11076764