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Nils Ove Beese1, Francisca S Rodriguez1, Jan Spilski1
1Center for Cognitive Science, Department of Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Frontiers in Public Health
|June 28, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a novel video-based method for occupational risk assessment, enhancing worksite safety. The observational matrix provides a practical approach to identifying hazards like heavy lifting and poor posture.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Ergonomics
- Digital Risk Management
Background:
- Occupational risk assessment is crucial but challenging for employers.
- Current methods like questionnaires and interviews have limitations.
- Video analysis offers a promising avenue for objective risk assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an observational video-based risk assessment method.
- To provide an objective basis for video analysis in risk assessment.
- To establish a practical, case-by-case approach to occupational risk evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Recording a plastering worker's activities using a 360° camera.
- Analyzing the video data with a developed observational matrix.
- Evaluating work characteristics, activities, and potential risks.
Main Results:
- Identified risks included lifting, falls from ladders, hazardous substances, and poor posture.
- The worker experienced multiple risk factors for only 16 seconds.
- The developed matrix provides a quantitative measure of risk exposure.
Conclusions:
- The video-based observational matrix is a promising practical method for occupational risk assessment.
- This approach can support legal requirements for risk assessment in companies.
- It represents a step towards digital and potentially automated risk assessment processes.
