title: [Functions of participatory ergonomics programs in reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders].
abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are most commonly seen in all the occupational non-fatal injuries and illnesses for workers, especially those who are involved in labor-intensive industries. Participatory ergonomics is frequently used to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This paper gives an overview of a historical perspective on the use of participatory ergonomics approach in reducing the health effects of labor-intensive industries. Progress, barriers and facilitators on the organization, implementation and evaluation of participatory ergonomics programs are studied. Participatory ergonomics seems a successful method to develop, prioritize measures to prevent MSDs. Participatory ergonomics can help industries reduce musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, improve workplace condition and promote health conditions of the workers.
authors.affiliation: Office of Epidemiology, Beijing 102206, China.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.affiliation: Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Office of Epidemiology, Beijing 102206, China.
authors.forename: H Y
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Yao
mesh_terms: D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017132:Workplace