Title of article
Ergonomic Behaviors Analysis in an Iranian Petrochemical Company Using The ELECTRE Method
Author/Authors
Khandan, Mohammad Department of Ergonomics - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Maghsoudipour, Maryam Department of Ergonomics - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Vosoughi, Shahram Department of Health Sciences - Faculty of Health - Safety and Environment - Shahid Beheshti Medical Science University, Tehran
Pages
6
From page
15
To page
20
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and analyze the ergonomic behaviors order to select the best
work shift group in an Iranian petrochemical Company, in 2010.
Methods: The methodology was based on the Ergonomic Behavior Sampling (EBS), and performed
using ELECTRE method. In this study 1147 behaviors were observed.
Results: The results indicated that 43.6% of workers’ behaviors were unergonomic. The most frequent
unergonomic behavior was amusing of legs while load lifting with 83.01% of total unergonomic
behaviors observations. Using ELECTRE method, most effective shift group and least attractive
alternatives for intervention were selected in the company.
Discussion: Findings declare high number of unergonomic behaviors. Catastrophic consequences of
accidents in petrochemical industry necessitate paying more attention to workers’ ergonomic behaviors in
the workplace.
Keywords
ELECTRE , Ergonomic Behavior Sampling , Ergonomic behavior
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2012
Record number
2430226
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