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R S Bittencourt1, L B de M Guimarães
1Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Osvaldo Aranha 99 5o andar, Porto Alegre, Brazil. rosisb@ig.com.br
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
Planning barrier-free industrial facilities requires more than just removing architectural obstacles. The study found that a company's culture and managerial practices are key to successfully including employees with disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Industrial Engineering
- Ergonomics
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Inclusive industrial facility planning requires a holistic approach, considering social, production, and workstation demands.
- Existing models often focus on architectural barriers, neglecting broader inclusion factors.
- A case study in a shoe manufacturer highlighted specific challenges faced by employees with disabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a model for planning barrier-free industrial facilities that integrates inclusion demands.
- To identify and taxonomically organize the specific needs for inclusion in an industrial setting.
- To analyze the primary barriers to inclusion in a manufacturing environment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify inclusion demands.
- Case study analysis within a shoe manufacturing company employing individuals with disabilities.
- Taxonomic organization of identified demands aligned with facility planning structures.
Main Results:
- The primary challenges to inclusion are not architectural or safety-related, but stem from the company's cultural and managerial environment.
- Managerial practices represent the main hazards to the successful integration of employees with disabilities.
- Specific task adjustments and work re-scheduling may be necessary for certain employees.
Conclusions:
- Effective barrier-free facility planning must address organizational culture and management practices.
- Inclusive design extends beyond physical accessibility to encompass work processes and social integration.
- Tailoring tasks and schedules is crucial for enabling employees with disabilities to perform their roles effectively.
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