How compatible are participatory ergonomics programs with occupational health and safety management systems?

Ergonomics and occupational safety and health: an ILO perspective.

The ILO has a mandate to protect workers against sickness, diseases and injuries due to workplace hazards and risks including ergonomic and work organization risk factors. One of the main functions for the ILO is to develop international standards related to labour and work. ILO standards have exerted considerable influence on the laws and regulations of member States. The ILO standards take th...

Occupational Health and Safety Management

Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Part 2.

Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Part 1.

Occupational Safety and Health Management System Cycle

activities working?” Safety performance should be evaluated in an organization in the same manner as productivity and other aspects of the business. Areas to evaluate include determining the overall effectiveness of a particular intervention, where a company’s safety performance stands with regard to other companies, identifying potential impediments to safety success, and determining the trend...