title: Evaluation of the impact of employee ergonomics training in industry.
abstract: This study examined the effects of three different types of ergonomics training methods upon employee knowledge, attitude and behavior. Employees within intact processing lines (N = 104) were randomized into four groups, one group serving as a control group. Pre- and post-test measures were implemented. Results showed training to have a significant effect upon knowledge of ergonomics. No significant differences were noted among all four groups according to empowerment and human factors measures. Training had a significant impact upon employee's job satisfaction, and the recognition and reporting of health hazards associated with their jobs.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53201, USA.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Garg
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D006804:Ergonomics; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009786:Occupational Health Services; D015397:Program Evaluation