Common features of participatory workplace environment improvements for securing work allowance

Ergonomic Work Allowance (EWA) for cyclical industrial work

Participatory methods effective for ergonomic workplace improvement.

Recent experiences in using participatory methods for ergonomic workplace improvement are reviewed to know how these methods can be effective in different settings. The review covered participatory programmes for managers and workers in small enterprises, home workers, construction workers and farmers in Asian countries. To meet diversifying ergonomic needs, participatory steps reviewed are fou...

Study of Noise Map and its Features in an Indoor Work Environment through GIS-Based Software

Background: Noise mapping in industry can be useful to assess the risks of harmful noise, or to monitor noise in machine rooms. Using GIS -based software for plot of noise maps in an indoor noisy work environment can be helpful for occupational hygienists to monitor noise pollution. Methods: This study was carried out in noisy packaging unit of a food industry in Ghazvin industrial zone, to ev...

Securing intersubjectivity through interprofessional workplace learning experiences.

Effective interprofessional work is premised on high levels of shared understandings (i.e. intersubjectivity) among those who are co-working. In particular, when quick or seemingly spontaneous responses are required for urgent or immediate action, what is termed as "shared intuition" is highly desirable. Much of the required intersubjectivity can arise ordinarily through everyday healthcare col...

Participatory practices at work