Study Title: Proactive Ergonomic Behaviors Intervention: Effects on Reducing WRMSD - (PPT)

摘要

This study pursued the application of a comprehensive safety intervention supported by behavioral principles to improve safety knowledge, safe worksite practices and consequently decrease the risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) amongst water utility workers. A total of 30 mechanics from two water treatment plants participated in the study. A multiple-baseline across two settings design was employed. Study phases included: Baseline, Intervention, Goal Setting+Feedback and Follow-up. Self-reported questionnaires were used to gather demographic information and to document participants' attitudes and perceptions about the organizational safety climate and to assess psychosocial factors (e.g. job satisfaction and job stress). An observational recording checklist known as Ergonomic Checklist was designed by an Ergonomic Engineer specialized in the field of Ergonomics and used in this study to assess participants' work safe practices and address ergonomic risk factors for WRMSD over a 24-week period.