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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE

https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533585/the-effects-of-shoulder-stabilization-exercises-on-muscle-strength-proprioceptive-sensory-ability-and-performance-in-office-workers-with-shoulder-protraction
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O Depreli, Z Erden
Objectives . Shoulder protraction is frequently seen in office workers because of working with excessive trunk flexion for a long time. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of stabilization exercises (SE) given in addition to office exercises (OE). Methods . Sixty office workers with shoulder protraction were divided into SE + OE ( n =  30) and OE ( n =  30) groups by stratified random sampling for 8 weeks and followed up for 4 weeks. Shoulder protraction was assessed with a caliper, muscle strength with a hand-held dynamometer, proprioception with an isokinetic dynamometer, vibration sense with a vibrometer and upper extremity functional performance with the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test...
March 27, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38528840/psychological-well-being-among-government-pharmacy-staff-in-sarawak-and-the-associating-factors
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Shing Chyi Loo, Chuo Yew Ting, Luqman Nulhakim Said, Nurhidayati Binti Mohamad, Abu Hassan Alshaari Bin Abd Jabar
Objectives . Studies have highlighted that healthcare workers are exposed to various forms of psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the psychological well-being of pharmacy staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and the associating factors. Methods . The cross-sectional study explored the psychological well-being of pharmacy staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. An adopted questionnaire was employed to collect quantitative data from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. Results . A total of 515 respondents were recruited...
March 26, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38528838/improving-the-professionalization-level-of-a-new-generation-of-construction-workers-to-reduce-their-unsafe-behaviour-an-empirical-study-in-china
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Guodong Ni, Shaobo Wang, Qiandi Zhou, Yaning Qiao, Chibuzor Ojum, Huaikun Li, Xinyue Miao
Objectives . Improvement of the professionalization level for the new generation of construction workers (NGCWs) is critical to upgrade the construction industry. It also provides a new approach to reduce their unsafe behaviour. The purpose of this study is to analyse the correction mechanism of the professionalization level on NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. We examined the mediating role of work-family conflict and job burnout on impacting NGCWs' unsafe behaviour. The moderation effect of the NGCWs' perceived organizational support was also examined...
March 26, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38528827/investigating-the-trends-and-causes-of-changes-in-human-anthropometric-dimensions-over-the-past-three-decades-a-challenge-for-ergonomic-design
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Niloofar Goleij, Parsa Hafezi, Omran Ahmadi
Objectives. The present study aimed to review the changes in anthropometric dimensions around the world during the last 30 years. Methods. The search for this study was conducted in four databases with related keywords. Papers from 1990 to 2021 were reviewed and 4139 articles were identified, with 505 related titles. Of these, 187 articles met the eligibility criteria, and their whole text was examined; 132 articles were then included for the final review. Results. The reviewed studies showed that a large number of anthropometric dimensions of the human body have become larger than in the past, such as height...
March 26, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38516740/investigating-the-influencing-factors-and-prediction-models-of-skin-burns-for-firefighters-occupational-safety
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Xinyu Zhang, Miao Tian, Jun Li
Relevant studies in the fields of fire safety, occupational health and firefighter clothing were analyzed in this study to address the high injury rate among firefighters during fire rescue and the complexity of factors affecting skin burns. The findings indicate that the degree of skin burns in firefighters is primarily influenced by the heat source (heat flux, type), firefighter clothing (fabric, pattern) and the under-clothing air gap (thickness, characteristics). Since skin burns cannot be directly measured, internal skin heat transfer and burn prediction models are commonly employed to assess the impact of external factors on skin burns...
March 22, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38509715/physiological-and-perceptual-responses-to-temperature-step-changes-between-cold-and-hot-environments
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Qianqian Huang, Jian Li, Jun Li
Objectives. This study explores the effects of temperature steps on thermal responses to understand abrupt temperature shifts faced by heat-exposed workers during winter. Methods. Three temperature step changes with three phases (S20: 20-40-20 °C, S30: 10-40-10 °C, S40: 0-40-0 °C) were conducted. Phase 1 took 30 min, phase 2 took 60 min and phase 3 took 40 min. Eleven participants remained sedentary throughout the experiment, and physiological responses, thermal perception and self-reported health symptoms were recorded...
March 20, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38509714/evidence-map-on-burnout-syndrome-in-higher-education-teachers-and-its-relationship-with-ergonomic-and-biopsychosocial-factors-a-scoping-review
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Jean Paulo Farias, Arthur de Sá Ferreira
Objectives. This study aimed to map the evidence on burnout syndrome in higher education teachers and its relationship with ergonomic and biopsychosocial factors. Methods. We performed a scoping review of articles published up to 2021, extracting the location, study design, sample characteristics and assessment methods, and investigated ergonomic and biopsychosocial factors. Results. Eighteen studies were found in 12 countries, and most used a cross-sectional design ( n  = 17/18, 94%). The Maslach burnout inventory was the most used assessment method ( n  = 9, 50%)...
March 20, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38504493/multiple-criteria-analysis-of-the-employee-satisfaction-level-at-healthcare-facilities-during-the-pandemic
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Ivana Mladenović-Ranisavljević, Violeta Stefanović, Snežana Urošević, Snežana Ilić-Stojanović
Due to the pandemic, the entire staff employed in healthcare institutions were directly exposed to longer working hours and unstable working conditions. Based on these facts, the research in this article aims to find out more about employees' satisfaction with working conditions and management's engagement in preserving their health and safety. Thus, a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model based on the analyzed attitudes and opinions of employees was formed to reveal the interdependencies between working conditions resulting from the undertaken management activities, employee satisfaction and workplace safety...
March 19, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38504486/24model-based-comparative-analysis-of-two-catastrophic-hazardous-chemical-pipeline-accidents
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Jianhao Wang, Mengmeng Zhang, Huacai Xian
Objectives. This study conducted a comparative analysis of two catastrophic pipeline accidents in China in order to identify some common mistakes and lessons learned to prevent similar accidents. Methods. The 24Model was used in this study, which provides a universal pathway for accident analysis from the individual level to the organizational level. Results. There were similarities between the two cases in the aspects of the occurrence, development, emergency and causation at different levels: both were caused by leaks of pipelines and evolved into multiple explosions during emergency response; both leaks were caused by the corrosion of pipelines in the confined space of a damp or salt-spray environment; both were classified as 'responsibility accidents', and unsafe acts, such as the failure to identify hidden hazards of pipelines that were the direct cause of accidents, reflected the shortcomings of individual safety habitual behaviour in terms of knowledge, awareness, habits and psychology; weaknesses in the organizational management mainly concerned hazard identification, pipeline maintenance, emergency disposal, etc...
March 19, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38477332/ergonomic-risks-and-problems-of-the-musculoskeletal-system-for-physiotherapists-comparison-of-employees-in-the-fields-of-pediatric-and-adult-care
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Sabriye Ercan, Tuba Ince Parpucu, Zeliha Başkurt, Ferdi Başkurt
Objectives . The aim of this study is to compare the ergonomic risk levels, musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life of physiotherapists (PTs) according to their field of work. Methods. A total of 107 volunteer PTs participated in the study, whose information was recorded. Ergonomic risk levels were determined using rapid entire body assessment (REBA). Complaints about the musculoskeletal system of PTs were evaluated with the Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire (CMDQ) and quality of life was evaluated by the Nottingham health profile...
March 13, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38384140/rethinking-frontline-health-workers-safety-performance-in-times-of-pandemic-the-role-of-spiritual-leadership
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Francisca Arboh, Baozhen Dai, Prince Ewudzie Quansah, Stephen Addai-Dansoh, Samuel Atingabilli, Esther Agyeiwaa Owusu, Ebenezer Larnyo, Baaba Boadziwa Sackey
This study examined the impact of spiritual leadership style on frontline health workers' safety performance through safety climate. Also, leader-member exchange was examined as a moderator on safety climate and safety performance relationship. Survey data from 582 frontline health workers in Ghana's Greater Accra and Ashanti regions were analyzed in AMOS version 23. The findings show that spiritual leadership dimensions significantly influenced health workers' safety performance. Again, altruistic love, and vision significantly influenced safety climate...
February 21, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38378446/proposal-and-practicality-of-an-alternative-blue-light-hazard-risk-assessment-method-for-high-intensity-white-light-sources-at-workplaces
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Stefan Bauer, Maxime Berget, Massimo Borra, Damien Brissinger, Martin Brose, Steffen Görlich, Werner Halbritter, Timo Heepenstrick, Marco Janßen, Emmerich Kitz, Jacek M Kubica, Marta Łowcewicz, Michele Marro, Andrea Militello, Marcin Pelko, Andrzej Rybczyński, Marko Weber, Agnieszka Wolska
Objective . It is prescribed to determine BLH weighted radiances, <mml:math xmlns:mml="https://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:msub><mml:mi>L</mml:mi><mml:mrow><mml:mrow><mml:mi>B</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:mrow></mml:msub></mml:math>, for an assessment of spotlights with an angular subtense <mml:math xmlns:mml="https://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:mi>α</mml:mi><mml:mo>≥</mml:mo><mml:mrow><mml:mn>11</mml:mn></mml:mrow><mml:mrow><mml:mi>mrad</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math>...
February 20, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38366614/impact-of-job-embeddedness-on-miners-safety-performance-the-role-of-perceived-insider-status-and-safety-climate
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Chen Han, Li Jizu
<b/>The purpose of the present study aims to explore the mechanism of job embeddedness impact on safety performance, the mediating role of perceived insider status, and the cross-level moderating role of safety climate among miners. The questionnaire data used for analysis in this study were collected from 310 miners in 38 coal mine production teams in China. Bootstrap analysis was performed to explore the mediating role of perceived insider status, and multilevel linear analysis was performed to explore the cross-level moderating role of safety climate...
February 16, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38351578/predicting-the-work-ability-of-security-guards-at-a-university-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-province-thailand
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Jittaporn Mongkonkansai, Parama Parapan, Mookda Srinuan, Thitisuda Thepnoo, Sutatta Khoklang, Supabhorn Yimthiang, Junjira Mahaboo, Uraiwan Madardam
OBJECTIVES: The number of security guards in universities, has significantly increased. This study aimed to predict work ability of university security guards. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 97 university security guards in Thailand was performed. Data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire covering social demographics, behavioral health, and work ability. The data were analyzed using Chi-squared tests and logistic regression models. RESULT: The average Work Ability Index (WAI) score was 38...
February 13, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38351569/decision-made-good-feelings-fade-how-noise-and-multitasking-affect-decision-confidence-and-wellbeing
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Marc Syndicus, Bettina S Wiese
PURPOSE: The aim was to examine the influence of office noise and multitasking on decision confidence, overconfidence, satisfaction, calibration, as well as affective wellbeing. Detrimental effects of noise and multitasking on perceived annoyance and concentration are well documented. Little is known about whether decision confidence and wellbeing during decisions are also affected. METHOD: Between-subjects laboratory experiment ( n = 109) with a noise condition with office noise presented through headphones (A-weighted equivalent SPL of LAeq = 60  dB); a multitasking condition with an email-sorting task as primary task; and a control condition...
February 13, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38347762/exposure-control-measures-proposed-by-different-organizations-the-curious-case-of-nanomaterials-involved-activities
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Soqrat Omari Shekaftik, Nafiseh Nasirzadeh
INTRODUCTION: The unique properties of nanomaterials have turned them into an emerging threat for human and the environment. So, the aim of this study was to review exposure control measures proposed for nanomaterials-involved activities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is based on the published guidelines of different organizations on safe handling of nanomaterials. Search for documents was provided using "Exposure controls", "Good practices", "Working safely", "Safe practices", " Handling safely", "Safety guide", and "Safety and health", combined with "Nanomaterials", "Nanotechnology", and "Nanoparticles" keywords on different databases and websites...
February 12, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38326238/evaluating-the-impact-of-different-hard-hats-on-the-peripheral-vision-of-construction-workers
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Isik Ates Kiral, Sevilay Demirkesen
Construction safety is always an issue for construction workers. Hence, personal protective equipment plays a critical role in avoiding potential hazards on construction sites. Among these, hard hats protect against head contact with falling objects on construction sites. This study aims to examine the effects of hard hats with different peak lengths on the field of view at different angles in the upward part and to examine the effects of possible field of view losses caused by the hard hat on the reaction times of the workers...
February 7, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38326221/what-moves-truck-drivers-a-person-centered-perspective-on-workplace-physical-activity-promotion
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Angeli Gawlik
PURPOSE: In developing PA promotion measures in the workplace, individual needs of the target groups must be considered. For this reason, the aim of this study is to qualitatively identify the individual needs for an increase of PA in truck drivers, representing a neglected working group in terms of PA promotion. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews were conducted (N = 19, M = 50.5 years, SD = 11.4 years; 10.5% female). The interview guide was based on the COM-B model to identify needs related to PA behavior in terms of <u>c</u>apabilities, <u>o</u>pportunities, and <u>m</u>otivation...
February 7, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38305082/statistical-study-and-investigation-of-the-cut-resistant-and-thermo-physiological-performance-of-protective-gloves-a-new-prospective
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Muhammad Javid, M Bilal Qadir, Abdul Jabbar, Hafsa Jamshaid
INTRODUCTION: This research presents the work carried out to investigate the performance properties of protective gloves besides improvement in thermo-physiological comfort properties. METHOD: The knitted gloves prepared from filament Stainless steel, filament Kevlar, staple spun Kevlar, and filament Glass were used in the core. While 100% Viscose rayon and 50/50% Polyester /Viscose rayon were used in the sheath. Gloves were tested for cut resistance, tear resistance, puncture resistance, and abrasion resistance which were of the prime focus and thermo-physiological comfort properties were also tested...
February 2, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38303589/impacts-of-ergonomic-risk-factors-on-the-well-being-and-innovation-capability-of-employees-in-manufacturing-industry
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Shemelis Nesibu Wodajeneh, Daniel Kitaw Azene, Eshetie Berhan Atanaw, Kassu Jilcha Sileyew
BACKGROUND: : Although various studies have examined the relationship between ergonomic factors and employee well-being, the impacts of ergonomic factors on workers' capability for innovation have not yet been studied in the manufacturing industry. PURPOSE: This study advances understanding of the relationship between ergonomic risk factors and employees' capability to innovate and to feel good at work in the manufacturing sector. METHOD: The analysis uses the structural equation modeling technique, which is based on cross-sectional data collected from 200 experienced workers in manufacturing industries using self-administered close-ended questionnaires ...
February 1, 2024: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics: JOSE
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