Participatory ergonomics: co-developing interventions to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal symptoms in business drivers

Does age matter in predicting musculoskeletal disorder risk? An analysis of workplace predictors over 4 years

“…These groups contained representatives from management, employees, occupational health service and health and safety representatives. A participative approach such as this one has been demonstrated as an effective method of managing ergonomic and health and safety problems (Gyi et al 2013;Wilson et al 2005). The results in this study suggest that these health promotion groups were having a positive impact on reducing physical and psychosocial hazards in the organisation.…”

Automotive HMI design and participatory user involvement: review and perspectives

“…Improvements are reported in terms of a reduction in physical stress, health problems and development time (Loisel et al 2001;Sundin, Christmansson, and Larsson 2004;Van Eerd et al 2010;Gyi, Sang, and Haslam 2013). Other authors added that participative approaches could encourage sustainability (Martin, Legg, and Brown 2013;Ryan and Wilson 2013).…”

The application of an industry level participatory ergonomics approach in developing MSD interventions

“…Most important is the existence of an industry 'champion' to provide support for the initiative (Wilson, 2005;Gyi et al, 2013). Additionally, there are potential barriers to participation such as agreeing a structure and an approach that enables companies to work together, determining representation, funding, overcoming concerns about competition and confidentiality, and the logistics of meeting together and facilitating the people involved.…”