Ergonomics and quality management--humans in interaction with technology, work environment, and organization.
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
; 5(2): 143-60, 1999.
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ABSTRACT
In many studies, ergonomics has been shown to influence human performance. The aim of this paper was to demonstrate important ergonomics influences on quality in industrial production, from the perspective of interactions between humans, technology, organization, and work environment. A second aim was to elaborate on the implications of these findings for the development of quality management strategies. This paper shows that ergonomics problems in terms of adverse work environmental conditions, inappropriate design of technology, and an unsuitable organization are important causes of quality deficiencies. Problem solving aimed at improving ergonomics, quality, and productivity simultaneously is likely to obtain support from most of the interest parties of the company, and may also enhance participation. Ergonomics has the potential of becoming a driving force for the development of new quality management strategies.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Gestão da Qualidade Total
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Ergonomia
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Indústrias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Saf Ergon
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article