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Participatory ergonomic intervention process in kitchen work
Participatory ergonomic intervention process in kitchen work

The purpose of this article is to explain research done on a participatory ergonomic intervention in kitchen work. The intervention was aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which rank as the highest percent of work-related injuries in the workplace. Having a participatory approach means that the employees of the company that do the work were actively part of the analysis and planning behind the improvements made to their own work environment. This has been shown to be an effective strategy and one such study was conducted in municipal kitchens across four large cities in Finland. The focus was on schools, kindergartens, nursing homes, as well as geriatric service centers.

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Participatory Ergonomics
Participatory Ergonomics

Ergonomic considerations are eventually going to end up effecting an end user so why not have these folks join in on the conversation. Participatory ergonomics is a great approach to designing workspaces as it involves employees in the process of identifying and addressing ergonomic hazards. This makes sense as they are not necessarily making decisions on their own, just providing valuable real time feedback to ergonomic specialists helping make decisions. Ergonomic hazards are physical or environmental factors that can lead to a cumulative related injury or illness. These factors include awkward postures, repetitive motions, and excessive force.

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