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Reflecting on a program of participatory ergonomics interventions: a multiple case study.

Donald C Cole1, Nancy Theberge, Shane M Dixon

  • 1Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2E9. dcole@iwh.on.ca

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|December 29, 2009
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Participative ergonomics (PE) interventions showed mixed results. Despite implementing numerous changes, limited exposure reduction led to no significant improvements in employee physical effort or pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Workplace Intervention Research

Background:

  • Evaluations of participative ergonomics (PE) interventions yield inconsistent results, possibly due to program and theory limitations.
  • Understanding the implementation process and effects of PE is crucial for improving workplace health and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the process, implementation, and effects of PE interventions across four worksites.
  • To identify challenges and contributing factors influencing the success of PE initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple case study employing a quasi-experimental approach with fieldwork and interviews (N=90).
  • Documentation of implemented changes by PE teams and assessment of intervention intensity.
  • Questionnaire-based evaluation of physical effort, influence, and pain among employees (N=258) before and after interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Ergonomic change teams (ECTs) encountered challenges including employee time constraints, variable management support, and production pressures.
  • ECTs successfully introduced 10-21 changes over 10-20 months.
  • Limited reduction in exposure intensity was observed, with no significant effects on employee physical effort or pain.

Conclusions:

  • Despite challenges and numerous implemented changes, the limited intensity of exposure reduction in PE interventions may explain the lack of discernible effects.
  • Lessons learned for workplace stakeholders, practitioners, and researchers are discussed to inform future PE intervention design and implementation.