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- Abdollahpour, N., et al.
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An improving working condition system (health, safety and ergonomics) survey and analysis with macroergonomics approach in a manufacturing company from Iran Power Plant Industry in 2010
- 2013
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In: Iran Occupational Health. - 1735-5133 .- 2228-7493. ; 10:4, s. 55-64
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background and aims: World experience has shown the positive effect of applying ergonomics in improving work conditions, of quality and quantity of production, reducing prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, saving costs and increase of productivity in the different contents. These are possible only with utilizing properly improving work condition system and Macroergonomics approach. The aim of the study was how determine situation and analyzing the working conditions using the macroergonomics approach in a Power Plant Industry. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study. First, the program for improvement of work conditions were evaluated using three questionnaires including managers viewpoint (29 samples), health, safety and environment employees viewpoint (5 samples) and operating workers viewpoint (85 samples) and then three other instruments of macroergonomics were used. Results: According to the results of 1) questionnaires and corresponding tests, three of the program's goals of improving working conditions and promotion practices that have the same opinions, but in some cases had different opinions. 2) Future workshops and interviews, the lack of participatory leadership and lack of collaborative work systems for the company stated. 3) Apply ergonomics checklist of ILO, an appropriate interaction between the top and bottom surfaces revealed. Conclusion: Awakened needs of change in the middle and lower levels of organization to solve problems relate to improving working conditions of the system was created. To implement an Ergonomics Intervention Programme Technique Process requires the full support management and employees.
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- Shojaei, Z., et al.
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Stress prevention at work with the participatory ergonomics approach in one of the Iranian Gas Refineries in 2017
- 2020
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In: Iran Occupational Health. - : Iran University of Medical Sciences. - 1735-5133 .- 2228-7493. ; 17:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background and aim: Due to the prevalence and adverse consequences of stress at work, implementing practical programs are necessary for a systemic approach to identifying various stress risk factors and preventing them. This study was conducted to survey and analysis the stress prevention at work, using the participatory ergonomics process to improve the competence (both technical and social skills) of employees in one of the Iranian Gas Refineries in 2017. Material and Methods: This research is a descriptive-analytic study of cross-sectional type. Firstly, after expert evaluation using the stress prevention at work checklist and ELMERI index, 59 people (from different levels of the organization) were selected by randomized sampling and census method, and were assigned to 10 different workgroups. During the two phases, individuals completed and presented checklists and checkpoints in technical meetings. During these technical meetings, the workgroups were involved in the participatory ergonomics process based on the action learning approach, and provided practical and cost-effective solutions to work problems. Then, to receive feedback from participants and evaluate the study, a questionnaire was used in two different the phases and an evaluation workshop were held. The results were analyzed using SPSS25 software. Results: The results of expert-based assessment showed a score of 4.16, which indicates the need to investigate and intervention. The statistical results of the checklists used by the workgroups also showed a significant difference before and after the using of the stress prevention checkpoints at work. Moreover, the results of the questionnaires and evaluation workshop indicated the effectiveness of the participatory ergonomics process, action learning, improved communication, and good teamwork interaction were identified in order to better identify problems and cost-effective solutions. Conclusion: According to the theoretical and empirical evidences of this study, it can be concluded that participants, getting into the joint learning process by the participatory ergonomics process, action learning approach and awakened need to change. The output was a systemic pre-intervention work to promoting of the competency (both Technical and social skills), and also organizational skills of the participants and internal facilitator. © 2020 Iran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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