Corporate Ergonomics: It’s Musculoskeletal Disorder Management and System Optimization

• Autores: Nancy L. J. Larson
• Localización: Ergonomics in Design: The Quaterly of Human Factors Applications, ISSN 1064-8046, Vol. 20, Nº. 4, 2012 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Globalization of Ergonomics), págs. 29-33
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Corporations have been implementing ergonomics programs for more than 30 years. Initially, the purpose of these programs was improving operational efficiency by applying knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to the design of work. In recent years, corporate programs in the United States have increasingly focused on reducing the impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders on both business and employee well-being. This article provides a brief summary of both types of ergonomics program strategies and describes my experiences leading two corporate ergonomics programs