TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Using participatory ergonomics to improve health and safety in commercial lobstering in the United States: 2 case studies
JO  - New solutions: a journal of environmental and occupational health policy
A1  - Fulmer, Scott
A1  - Scott, Erika
A1  - Punnett, Laura
A1  - Buchholz, Bryan
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1048-2911
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10482911221096774
ID  - ref1
ER  -