Citation

Wallace S, Shoaf C, Genaidy AM, Karwowski W. Int. J. Occup. Safety Ergonomics 2003; 9(1): 27-35.

Affiliation

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0072, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

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PMID

12636890

Abstract

Work Factor Compatibility (WFC) theory proposes that human performance is dependent on the interaction of various components (e.g., physical and mental task demands, physical environment, social environment) of the work system and integrates multiple human performance perspectives into a single mathematical model. Work Factor Analysis (WFA) is a comprehensive survey administered to employees to determine the WFC index. WFA also provides recommendations for targeting specific work system areas for improvement. Preliminary testing of the tool was conducted at a manufacturing operation of a Fortune 10 company. Results are discussed and recommendations for further study are made.

Language: en