Implementation of participatory ergonomics intervention in construction companies

Development of a program logic model and evaluation plan for a participatory ergonomics intervention in construction.

BACKGROUND Intervention studies in participatory ergonomics (PE) are often difficult to interpret due to limited descriptions of program planning and evaluation. METHODS In an ongoing PE program with floor layers, we developed a logic model to describe our program plan, and process and summative evaluations designed to describe the efficacy of the program. RESULTS The logic model was a usef...

The Case of Participatory Ergonomics

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Implementation of Product Development Process Models in Construction Companies

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Using process evaluation to determine effectiveness of participatory ergonomics training interventions in construction.

The construction industry continues to experience high rates of musculoskeletal injuries despite the widespread promotion of ergonomic solutions. Participatory ergonomics (PE) has been suggested as one approach to engage workers and employers for reducing physical exposures from work tasks but a systematic review of participatory ergonomics programs showed inconclusive results.. A process evalu...

IMPROVING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN INDONESIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES By