The ergonomics of child care: conducting worksite analyses.
This paper examined the ergonomics of child care at a large metropolitan, university-based child care center. A case study approach was used to describe the job analysis process and results. Center staff were involved in the identification of health risk factors by completing an ergonomics survey and responding to questions posed during the job analysis (n=36). Two occupational therapists analyzed six different rooms, accommodating different age groups of children. Specific activities were identified as stressors and/or health risk factors inherent in the jobs according to the age of the children cared for. A list of ergonomic health risk factors and recommendations was generated.
Occupational Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA.
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Department of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA.
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Waukesha Physical Therapy Services, 21075 Swenson Drive, Suite 600, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA.
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Scheuer
Child Care Center, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA.
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Claffey
Child care; Ergonomics