Organizational issues that impact on non-use of equipment for individual protection: a view of ergonomics.
The investigative focus of this paper is the issue of non-use of PPE (personal protective equipment) in a trading company of chilled and frozen food products. To conduct the study we have used an ergonomic work analysis that allowed us to highlight important organizational aspects that contribute to the non-use of such equipment. In conclusion, there are suggestions for minimizing problems.
Department of Production engineering - UFOP-Federal University of Ouro Preto, 115 Street 36, District: Loanda, João Monlevade/MG, 35931-008 Brazil. eva@deenp.ufop.br
Eva Bessa
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Soares
D000328:Adult; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003132:Commerce / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D005511:Food Handling; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D016526:Workload; D055815:Young Adult