Interactive ergonomic risk mapping: A practical approach for visual management of workplace ergonomics.

In this study, a new tool for visualization of ergonomic practices in the workplace is proposed. For developing this tool, an interactive Ergonomic Risk Mapping (intERM) methodology is introduced consisting of five steps while integrating company's strategic vision and helping to accommodate the impacts of changes in policy and regulatory context, economic and demographic environment, technology and employment context. The proposed systematic and practical methodology is demonstrated on a real-life example. This visual and interactive tool enables prompt identification of and reaction to ergonomic risks, anticipating changes for reducing/eliminating ergonomic risks, as well as increasing company-wide awareness for ergonomic risks and enhance engagement and ownership of stakeholders. PMID: 31928167 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research