Effectiveness of participatory ergonomics: summary of a systematic review (IWH)

Developed by: Institute for Work and Health (IWH)

Description: The article reviews evidence on participatory ergonomics (PE); an approach where workers, managers, and experts collaborate to improve workplace design and processes to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). PE interventions were recommended to be implemented in workplaces as one means of reducing the burden of work-related MSD.

Keywords: participatory ergonomics, implementation, workplace stakeholders, ergonomics team