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Evidence-based ergonomics: a model and conceptual structure proposal.

Dierci Marcio Silveira1

  • 1Industrial Systems, Petroleum, Gas and Energy Laboratory, Industrial and Metallurgical Engineering School,Universidade Federal Fluminens, Av. dos Trabalhadores 420, Volta Redonda, RJ, Brazil. dsilveira@metal.eeimvr.uff.br

Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
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Summary

This study proposes a new framework for Human Factors and Ergonomics Science (HFES) by integrating Sustainability Science, HFE Taxonomy, and Evidence-Based Medicine. This approach aims to solve complex workplace design problems and advance HFE as an autonomous science.

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Area of Science:

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Science (HFES)
  • Sustainability Science
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Identifying optimal approaches for workplace and systems design problems in HFES is challenging.
  • HFES is recognized as transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, necessitating effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Existing applications of ontologies in medical research and computer science suggest potential for HFES knowledge structuring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel approach for Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) by integrating Sustainability Science, HFE Taxonomy, and Evidence-Based Medicine.
  • To design a reference model for structuring HFES knowledge based on key requirements.
  • To develop tools and frameworks that address the challenges of identifying HFE problems and proposing integrated solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Scrutinizing key requirements for HFES knowledge structuring, referencing Meister's work.
  • Developing a six-level evidence-based ergonomics framework as a reference model.
  • Devising a mapping tool using linguistic resources to translate human work and system complexities.

Main Results:

  • A reference model for HFES knowledge structuring was designed, based on identified requirements.
  • An evidence-based ergonomics framework comprising six levels was developed.
  • A mapping tool was created to translate complex human-work-system relationships, supporting future development.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed integrated approach provides a structured methodology for tackling HFE problems.
  • The reference model and mapping tool support the advancement of HFE as an autonomous scientific discipline.
  • This framework facilitates the identification of critical HFE problems and the integration of diverse concepts and methods for their solutions.