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Using process evaluation to determine effectiveness of participatory ergonomics training interventions in
Ann Marie Dale1, Lisa Jaegers, Brian Buchholz
1Department of Medicine, Washington University, Campus Box 8005, 660 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
This study proposes a process evaluation for participatory ergonomics training to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in construction workers. The evaluation will assess program effectiveness and utility among floor layers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Construction Safety
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries remain prevalent in the construction industry despite ergonomic interventions.
- Participatory ergonomics (PE) aims to reduce physical exposures by engaging workers and employers.
- Previous systematic reviews on PE programs yielded inconclusive results regarding their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a proposed process evaluation for a participatory ergonomic training program tailored to construction workers.
- To assess the utility of this process evaluation through a demonstration project involving floor layers.
Main Methods:
- The study outlines a framework for process evaluation in participatory ergonomics training.
- A demonstration project will be conducted among construction floor layers to test the evaluation's utility.
Main Results:
- This abstract outlines a proposed methodology and does not present results.
- The utility of the process evaluation in a real-world construction setting will be determined.
Conclusions:
- A robust process evaluation is crucial for understanding the implementation and outcomes of participatory ergonomics programs.
- This proposed evaluation aims to provide insights into improving ergonomic interventions in the construction sector.
