Ergonomics in the home

Ward, J. P.

doi:10.1016/0003-6870(70)90131-6

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“…Almost four decades ago, Ward argued that housework was a socially relevant area for scientific study (Ward 1970). However, even today, few pertinent studies regarding the possible influence of housework and health are available in the English language.…”

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“…It is plausible that biomechanical and psychosocial factors could interact to raise stress levels and muscular tension, thereby increasing vulnerability to musculoskeletal disorders (Lundberg 2002). Housewives and their unpaid household tasks have traditionally attracted remarkably little ergonomic attention (Ward 1970) and continue to do so, at least from the occupational health perspective. However, a few studies of carpal tunnel syndrome support the potential P. Apostoli (Mattioli et al 2009a, b).…”

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Loads of housework? Biomechanical assessments of the upper limbs in women performing common household tasks

Apostoli

Sala

Curti

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Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Loads of housework? Biomechanical assessments of the upper limbs in women performing common household tasks

Apostoli

Sala

Curti

et al. 2011

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…Furthermore, and perhaps as a consequence of this, it appears that very little consideration has been given to the way that working environments are set up. Ironically, as far back as 1970, it was suggested that less advanced or developing countries (like Ghana) where technological advances are yet to come, would provide an excellent opportunity to get the ergonomics right before the mass introduction of mechanical aids (Ward, 1970). The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the work environments that a sample of Ghanaian dressmakers and tailors use on a daily basis and to investigate and describe the injuries they attribute to sewing‐related tasks.…”

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The work practices and ergonomic problems experienced by garment workers in Ghana

Vandyck

Fianu

2012

Int J Consumer Studies

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Although the role of ergonomics in everyday occupations has generated increased attention in the last few years, poor working environments present a serious threat to the livelihood and career of small‐scale garment producers. This paper is one of the first to study dressmakers and tailors and their work environments in Ghana. The apparel industry holds a dominant share (40% out of a total of 24 133 establishments) in the country's manufacturing industry. However, to date, very little consideration has been given to the nature of this working environment. For example: do dressmakers and tailors perform their work under stressful conditions and do they attribute injuries to the tasks they perform in the workplace? Involving a sample of 100 individual garment producers as participants, a semi‐structured interview schedule was used to elicit information on dressmakers' and tailors' knowledge of workplace stressors. Their work environment was observed and assessed for stressors. A physical discomfort survey was employed to identify the injuries they attributed to the performance of tasks in their workplace. Findings revealed that stressors included noise, poor ventilation, unsuitable seat heights, widths and depths, and awkward postures. Encountered discomforts affected the performance of sewing tasks and resulted in occasional and frequent pains in the lower back, neck, upper back and shoulders. These working conditions are detrimental to the development of this sector and the study concludes that there is an important educational role for trade organizations to assist manufacturers to improve working conditions for their workers.

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“…The argument is that people might prefer what they are used to, not what it optimal for their stature. This paper fights that the home is worthy of more ergonomic studies (Ward, 1970). Ward did go onto use electromyography, anthropometry, and preference to determine heights for different kitchen activities that fit 95% of the female population (Ward, 1971).…”

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An evaluation of modern day kitchen knives: an ergonomic and biomechanical approach

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Ergonomics in the home

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Loads of housework? Biomechanical assessments of the upper limbs in women performing common household tasks

Loads of housework? Biomechanical assessments of the upper limbs in women performing common household tasks

The work practices and ergonomic problems experienced by garment workers in Ghana

An evaluation of modern day kitchen knives: an ergonomic and biomechanical approach

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