title: [The role of ergonomic analysis of work in the detection, evaluation and prevention of chemical risk].
abstract: In this paper, observations are presented to show the role played by the ergonomic analysis of working procedures, when detecting, measuring and preventing chemical hazards. At first, unsuspected hazards can be detected, when watching real operative practices. Secondly, the knowledge of each activity may question the validity of general standards. Finally, with ergonomic analysis, prevention can be designed to fit the worker's well-being, without impairing the productive process.
authors.affiliation: Centre universitaire d'étude des problèmes d'écologie du travail (ECOTRA), Genève.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ramaciotti
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013557:Switzerland
vernacular_title: Le rôle de l'analyse ergonomique du travail dans la détection, l'évaluation et la prévention des risques chimiques.