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Ergonomics and Sustainability

A special issue of Safety (ISSN 2313-576X).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 20029

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Larisa Ivascu

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Management Department, Politehnica University Timisoara, 300191 Timisoara, Romania
Interests: sustainability; circular economy; risk management; strategic management; marketing; organizational management
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The importance of sustainability has grown and spread in recent years, being addressed in most industries. This Special Issue reflects the relationship between ergonomics and human factors and sustainability. Research indicates the meaning of the term “sustainability” has changed and evolved over time. Starting from the protection of the environment, this concept has undergone different evolutions, involving consumption and production, efficient use of resources, transportation, production and supply of energy, waste and recycling, and the development of competitive services. Human characteristics, behavior and performance, and human interactions with technology are vital elements of these. There is a natural synergy between sustainability and ergonomics, in order to understand and optimize the results of human–machine–environment interactions. The benefits of health and safety at work are found in corporate social responsibility, part of the sustainable development component. The ergonomics of workplaces and health of employees contribute to the sustainable development of organizations. Thus, ergonomics and sustainability are intertwined, leading to a bidirectional relationship.

Dr. Larisa Ivascu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Product and process ergonomics
  • Transport
  • Energy production and supply
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Waste management
  • Industrial ergonomics
  • Ergonomics for sustainable workplaces
  • Human resource management
  • Engineering and training program in ergonomics
  • Workplace management
  • Sustainable development
  • Corporate social responsibility

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A Study on the Performance Evaluation Criteria and Methods of Abdominal Ultrasound Devices Based on International Standards
by Dong-Min Kim, Su-Kang Park and Sang-Geon Park
Safety 2021, 7(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety7020031 - 27 Apr 2021
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The medical diagnostic ultrasound market has grown steadily in recent years, thanks to the increasing popularity of minimally invasive surgery among patients and active investments in the medical ultrasound market. In addition, the diagnostic ultrasound market is expected to continue to grow in [...] Read more.
The medical diagnostic ultrasound market has grown steadily in recent years, thanks to the increasing popularity of minimally invasive surgery among patients and active investments in the medical ultrasound market. In addition, the diagnostic ultrasound market is expected to continue to grow in the global market, given the importance of ultrasound and ongoing technological developments. In the case of the gallbladder, cases of gallstones and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, all of which can be diagnosed with abdominal ultrasound, the number of domestic patients continues to increase every year. The safety of abdominal ultrasound has also been improved due to the national health insurance expanding its coverage to include gallstones and diseases such as those of the liver and gallbladder. However, no standards by which the performance of abdominal ultrasound can be evaluated have been explicitly established. Therefore, we aimed to assess the performance of abdominal ultrasound using criteria such as sound output level, operating frequency accuracy, resolution, maximum display depth, distance accuracy, time accuracy, and blood flow velocity accuracy. These criteria were derived by investigating the principles of ultrasound and the characteristics and structure of transducers, as well as by analyzing the specifications of abdominal ultrasound set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60601-2-37. Full article
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Health, Physical Activity and Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Stone, Sand, and Gravel Mine Workers: Implications for Enhancing and Sustaining Worker Health and Safety
by Todd D. Smith, Abdulrazak O. Balogun, Zuojin Yu and Charmaine Mullins-Jaime
Safety 2020, 6(4), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety6040052 - 14 Nov 2020
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There is little data delineating relationships between health and worker musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), particularly among stone, sand, and gravel mine (SSGM) workers. There is also little data detailing the relationships between physical activity and MSS among these workers. A cross-sectional study using data [...] Read more.
There is little data delineating relationships between health and worker musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), particularly among stone, sand, and gravel mine (SSGM) workers. There is also little data detailing the relationships between physical activity and MSS among these workers. A cross-sectional study using data from 459 SSGM workers was completed. Logistic regression analyses assessed relationships between health factors, physical activity, and low back, neck, shoulder, and knee MSS. Those who reported their health as very good/excellent were less likely to suffer low back and knee MSS. Those who indicated their health was poor/fair were more likely to suffer shoulder, neck, and knee MSS. Obese workers were more likely to experience knee MSS and those who smoked in the past had higher odds of neck MSS. Vigorous physical activity was mostly protective, but those performing more than 5 h of moderate physical activity each week had greater odds of shoulder and neck MSS. Given these results, workers in SSGM may benefit from targeted interventions that bolster vigorous physical activity and improve health. Further, health protection efforts need to be initiated by SSGM operations to address work issues and to sustain health as job roles and work hours impacted MSS as well. Full article
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A Review of Relevant Regulations, Requirements and Assessment Methods Concerning Physical Load in Workplaces in the Slovak Republic
by Linda Makovicka Osvaldova, Eva Sventekova, Stanislav Maly and Ivan Dlugos
Safety 2021, 7(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety7010023 - 18 Mar 2021
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This review brings an overview of the Slovak regulations concerning occupational safety and health at work (OSH) primarily considering the parameter of physical load. In addition to regulations, this article focuses on particular requirements at workplaces with an increased physical load and describes [...] Read more.
This review brings an overview of the Slovak regulations concerning occupational safety and health at work (OSH) primarily considering the parameter of physical load. In addition to regulations, this article focuses on particular requirements at workplaces with an increased physical load and describes the permissible values of the physical load (see tables). Attention is given to assessing the working posture and handling of loads. The main purpose of the evaluation is to determine the parameters of physical load, which is the first important step in the process of health risk assessment. Based on the physical load assessment and the categorization of tasks for the physical load factor in the Slovak Republic, further steps and measures should be taken to improve working conditions, to reduce the workload, number of health problems, fatigue, and ultimately to prevent accidents at work and work-related musculoskeletal diseases. Full article
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