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Optimizing Workplace and Employee Safety through Ergonomics: Scoping Review

Authors :
Putri Cahyani Amelia
Humaira Ramadhani Salwa
Source :
SHS Web of Conferences, Vol 189, p 01007 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
EDP Sciences, 2024.

Abstract

All aspects related to manual material handling if not done properly can result in losses and even accidents. One of the negative impacts of improper manual work handling is the onset of musculoskeletal complaints. To evaluate work postures, especially in production areas that are doing work, ergonomic principles must be applied. This literature research aims to, search for relevant literature related to the application of ergonomics, map the literature so that it can provide an understanding of the importance of ergonomics integration in work safety practices in various industrial sectors. This research uses a scoping review approach to identify, describe, and organize the literature related to optimizing work safety using ergonomic principles. The data collected in this study was gathered by searching scientific literature in online scientific databases using ScienceDirect using keywords and search phrases relevant to the research topic. The final 13 articles obtained were then analyzed, then the articles were classified into 2 topics, namely (1) the use of ergonomics interventions for employee safety and (2) the impact of ergonomics interventions on employee safety. The results of our review found that the application of ergonomics in occupational safety can result in a number of positive impacts on work and organizations such as improved safety, reduction of work-related injuries, increased productivity, reduced fatigue, improved work quality, and worker well-being.

Subjects

Subjects :
Social Sciences

Details

Language :
English, French
ISSN :
22612424
Volume :
189
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
SHS Web of Conferences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f76ffd2b199643449ab66df88479da4c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202418901007