Proposal of a multidimensional risk assessment methodolgy to assess ageing workforce in a manufacturing industry: A pilot case study

Felice, Fabio De; Longo, Francesco; Padovano, Antonio; Falcone, Domenico; Baffo, Ilaria

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105681

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“…У статті [6] досліджується питання забезпечення безпеки уразливої групи працівників -працівників похилого віку. За оцінками експертів, у 2025 році кількість працівників у віці від 50 до 64 років становитиме 35 %, що створює проблеми для економічної стійкості ЄС.…”

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“…Саме тому компанії досліджують, як старіння робочої сили може вплинути на рівень безпеки праці та ефективність експлуатації обладнання. Тобто ці дослідження здебільшого зосереджені на наслідках старіння робочої сили для безпеки та продуктивності [6], і більшість дослідників визнає вразливість працівників похилого віку у контексті охорони праці та погоджується з необхідністю прийняття нових рамок безпеки, які дозволять створити робоче середовище, сприятливе для літніх працівників [7].…”

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A Methodology for Assessing the Risk of Injury at the Workplace of Employees With Disabilities

Danova,

Malysheva,

Kolybelnikova

2024

MEC

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The modern approach to ensuring the occupational safety of workers in Ukraine should rely on a risk-oriented approach. Essential requirements for risk assessment methods are a sufficient level of informativeness, reliability of results, and the ability to adapt them to the conditions in which the methods will apply. In particular, it concerns the assessment of injury risks at workplaces of representatives of vulnerable groups of workers—primarily elderly workers and workers with disabilities. Difficulties in assessing workplace injury risks for vulnerable groups of workers limit the development of occupational inclusion at a time when promoting the employment of people with disabilities has become a key priority for governments around the world. The article aims to develop a methodology for assessing risks at the workplaces of employees with disabilities one can use to evaluate the level of risk at enterprises, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses. When determining the injury risks to employees of vulnerable groups, one should account for both the individual characteristics of the employee and the characteristics of the workplace and work process. The input information is the conclusions of the medical experts regarding the types and degrees of impact of life restrictions, as well as the value of individual risk according to the company’s field of activity. The analysis of the workplace, planned for the employment of a person with a disability, of the technological process, and the surrounding working environment follows the factors the company forms based on their internal and external context. Comparing the result with the limit value of the risk is necessary to decide on the possibility of performing work tasks by the employee and the need to take additional safety measures. When choosing a risk threshold against which to compare the assessment result, the company must consider its goals for achieving the required level of safety. Thus, this technique allows one to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the level of risk at the disabled employee’s workplace, which will contribute to increasing the level of occupational safety and professional integration of persons with disabilities. Keywords: risk, disability, workplace, labour process, injuries.

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A Methodology for Assessing the Risk of Injury at the Workplace of Employees With Disabilities

Danova,

Malysheva,

Kolybelnikova

2024

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A multicriteria approach to integrating occupational safety & health performance and industry systems productivity in the context of aging workforce: A case study

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Sociodemographic Data and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in the Metal Polishing Industry: A Case Study in Central Portugal

Alves,

Lima,

Gaspar

2024

Applied Sciences

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The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a red flag in industries and is considered an occupational health issue that affects the operator’s well-being, safety, and health. This study contributes to understanding the impact of Industry 5.0 on the workforce and emphasizes the importance of promoting a safe and healthy working environment. Thus, it focuses on the assessment of anthropometric characteristics and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in a real industrial environment, specifically in the metal polishing sector of a metallurgical industry in Portugal. The research collected data on physical attributes, health status, and musculoskeletal symptoms using the Portuguese version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and incorporated sociodemographic data, including age, gender, and professional status, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the active workforce. The results were analyzed by gender and age clusters and revealed a prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, particularly in the spinal column and upper limbs, with a significant impact on the ability to perform work tasks. The need for preventive measures and ergonomic interventions to minimize the high predominance of musculoskeletal symptoms in Portuguese industries is also highlighted to improve the working conditions and enhance the well-being and health of operators.

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Proposal of a multidimensional risk assessment methodolgy to assess ageing workforce in a manufacturing industry: A pilot case study

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A Methodology for Assessing the Risk of Injury at the Workplace of Employees With Disabilities

A Methodology for Assessing the Risk of Injury at the Workplace of Employees With Disabilities

A multicriteria approach to integrating occupational safety & health performance and industry systems productivity in the context of aging workforce: A case study

Sociodemographic Data and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in the Metal Polishing Industry: A Case Study in Central Portugal

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