Computerized estimation of compatibility of stressors at work and worker's health characteristics.
A system of computerized estimation of compatibility of stressors at work and worker's health characteristics is presented. Each characteristic is defined and scored on a specific scale. Incompatible workplace characteristics as related to worker's characteristics are singled out and offered to the user for an ergonomic solution. Work on the system started in 1987. This paper deals with the system's further development, which involves a larger number of topics, changes of the algorithm and presentation of an applicative case. Comparison of the system's results with those of medical experts shows that the use of the system tends to improve the thoroughness and consistency of incompatibility evaluations and consequently to make working ability assessment more objective.
Susnik
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Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubliana, Slovenia.
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D005103:Expert Systems; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D009790:Occupations; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation; D017132:Workplace