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Prompting correct lifting posture using signs.

C D Burt1, N Henningsen, N Consedine

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. c.burt@psyc.canterbury.ac.nz

Applied Ergonomics
|July 23, 1999
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A symbol effectively prompted correct lifting posture in studies. Placing this lifting symbol on packaging is a useful safety communication technique.

Area of Science:

  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Incorrect lifting posture is a common cause of workplace injuries.
  • Effective communication of safety guidelines is crucial for injury prevention.
  • Symbol-based interventions offer a potential method for improving safety behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate symbols designed to promote correct lifting posture.
  • To assess the comprehension and effectiveness of a selected symbol in a real-world setting.
  • To determine the utility of packaging placement for safety symbols.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies were conducted: an appropriateness test for symbol design, a comprehension test, and a field study.
  • Nine symbols were initially evaluated, with the top four progressing to comprehension testing.

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  • The best-performing symbol was tested in a field setting involving manual lifting tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • Four out of nine symbols met appropriateness criteria for promoting correct lifting posture.
    • The selected symbol significantly increased the adoption of correct lifting posture compared to a control.
    • Placing the lifting criterion symbol on packaging proved effective for communicating safety information.

    Conclusions:

    • Symbolic prompts can effectively encourage safer lifting behaviors.
    • Packaging is a viable medium for delivering safety information via symbols.
    • This approach has the potential to reduce workplace injuries related to manual handling.