Work. 2012;41:2730-5. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0517-2730.

How could you use the ergonomics 'knowhow' transfer management to enhance human working for sustainable improvements in industrially developing countries?.

Work (Reading, Mass.)

Faramarz Helali

PMID: 22317133 DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0517-2730

Abstract

This paper describes the different strategic understanding from getting ergonomics intervention programmes' conversations to 'Tip', including minimizing strategies; tipping point strategies; and maximizing strategies from building ergonomics intervention techniques. Those have indicated to different recognitions: 1) when amplification of the 'problem' is necessary; 2) when amplification of the 'tipping point' is necessary, and 3) when amplification of the 'success' is necessary. The practical applications and implications of the ergonomics intervention techniques are drawn from the findings of framing positive questions: 1) what is successful ergonomics intervention technique right now (Appreciative)? 2) What do we need to change for a better future (Imagine)? 3) How do we do this (Design)? 4) Who takes action and with what consequences (Act)? This requires re-framing of the ergonomics intervention techniques in an appreciative way, because of, the future action needs to be inspired by those things that participants feel are worth valuing, worth celebrating and sustaining.

MeSH terms

• Conservation of Natural Resources*
• Developing Countries*
• Ergonomics / methods
• Humans
• Knowledge Bases
• Problem Solving
• Program Evaluation
• Workplace

Publication Types

• Journal Article