@article{ref1,
title="Using participatory ergonomics to improve health and safety in commercial lobstering in the United States: 2 case studies",
journal="New solutions: a journal of environmental and occupational health policy",
year="2022",
author="Fulmer, Scott and Scott, Erika and Punnett, Laura and Buchholz, Bryan",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="The lobster-harvesting industry has a high occupational injury incidence compared to land-based industries. Participatory ergonomics methods were used to partner with lobstermen to develop and implement ergonomic improvements. The model included training in ergonomics principles, a forum for ergonomics discussions, and a sequence of meetings planned to focus on problem identification, intervention, evaluation, and dissemination of findings. One crew initiated 3 specific actions: the introduction of a conveyor belt to assist material handling at a local lobstering pier, the installation of a star block at the space for hauling traps onto the boat, and the initiation of a design process for improved mechanical assistance for hauling traps onto the boat. The other crew took action to reduce force and postural exposures by creating a short video intended to disseminate ergonomic ideas to other lobstermen. The influence of important cultural norms was observed for future research and development in the community.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1048-2911",
doi="10.1177/10482911221096774",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10482911221096774"
}