ERGODIS: A Method for Evaluating Ergonomics of Workplaces for Employees with Physical Disabilities

摘要

The aim of this study was to develop a structured interview ERGODIS (Evaluation of Ergonomics among Disabled) for evaluating ergonomics of workplaces for employees with permanent physical disabilities. Its analysis includes several items i.e., background factors, capacities, use of mobility aids, physical work load factors, architectural barriers and general accessibility conditions, need of help, adaptive measures made at home and at work, physical activities, rehabilitation, and perceived work ability. The interviewer considers the employees' opinions about the problems related to the work and the means to solve them. Part of the interview was validated using the measurements of perceived exertion, visual analoque scales, heart rate, temperature, lighting, and noise. The ERGODIS -method can be used as a part of the occupational health services or rehabilitation process when design or redesign measures of workplaces are planned or work ability is assessed for employees with physical disabilities.