OSHA Standards: Human Factors Research Needs for Fall Hazard Warning Systems

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Louis E. Boydstun ◽  
Terrence J. Stobbe ◽  
Don B. Chaffin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Human Factors Research

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is turning to human factors research to provide support in the development and evaluation of performance and design standards. A review of current standards for the design of fall warning systems reveals several areas where human factors research can substantially contribute to the development of safety standards. The review provides a conceptual framework for future research efforts and describes research needs in the development and validation of visual, auditory and tactile warning systems.

scholarly journals Operating Room Turnover Time: Definitions and Future Research Needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1927-1930
Author(s):  
Gianna Schock ◽  
Beth Blickensderfer
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Turnover Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Parallel Processes ◽  
Healthcare Efficiency ◽  
Human Factors Research

One aspect of healthcare efficiency is operating room (OR) turnover time. OR turnover time is an area of high interest to hospital administration, however, limited Human Factors research exists on turnover time. The current paper describes OR turnover time and describes variables involved (e.g., tasks, procedures, personnel, and others). Next, research topics related to OR turnover time are described. This includes measuring turnover time, parallel processes, workflow layout, teamwork, and several other areas. Research gaps in these areas are discussed.

The Aging Farmer: Human Factors Research Needs in Agricultural Work

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Collins McLaughlin ◽  
Laura M. Fletcher ◽  
John F. Sprufera
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Agricultural Work ◽  
Human Factors Research

The NAS/NRC Committee on Human Factors: What it is and What it Does

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 631-632
Author(s):  
Raymond S. Nickerson
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Human Factors Research

The National Research Council's Committee on Human Factors attempts to identify human-factors research needs of special interest to its sponsors and of importance to the country as a whole. This paper gives a brief overview of what the committee is and how it functions, by way of introduction to the succeeding presentations, which describe three of its current activities

Human Aspects of Industrial Machine Actuators: Review and Reappraisal

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 704-708
Author(s):  
Woodrow Barfield ◽  
Gavriel Salvendy ◽  
Sheue-Ling Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Part ◽  
Machine Performance ◽  
Human Aspects ◽  
Actuator Control ◽  
Industrial Machine ◽  
Human Factors Research

This paper deals with those areas of human factors research which relate to industrial machine actuator devices. Power press actuators are emphasized for example purposes, but the material could be generalizable to other industrial machines. The actuator control is shown to be a critical part of the industrial man-machine system. If the designed actuator device does not adequately match human performance capabilities with machine performance capabilities for the system in use, then safety problems can ensue including injury, liability for injury, or damage to equipment. The introduction of new technology to the design of actuator devices is delineated and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Human Factors Implications of Osha's Impact on Small Manufacturers

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
James W. Knight ◽  
Douglas J. Harju
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Small Manufacturers

Small manufacturers often lack the necessary expertise to solve their occupational safety and health problems. A recent study examined the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration upon small manufacturers. The findings of that study are reported here regarding their human factors implications. Recommendations to improve occupational safety and health performance are made.

scholarly journals A descriptive analysis of 2020 California Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19-related complaints

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn D Thomas ◽  
Ellicott C Matthay ◽  
Kate A Duchowny ◽  
Alicia R Riley ◽  
Harmon Khela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
California Department ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Per Capita

COVID-19 mortality disproportionately affected specific occupations and industries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects the health and safety of workers by setting and enforcing standards for working conditions. Workers may file OSHA complaints about unsafe conditions. Complaints may indicate poor workplace safety during the pandemic. We evaluated COVID-19-related complaints filed with California (Cal)/OSHA between January 1, 2020 and December 14, 2020 across seven industries. To assess whether workers in occupations with high COVID-19-related mortality were also most likely to file Cal/OSHA complaints, we compared industry-specific per-capita COVID-19 confirmed deaths from the California Department of Public Health with COVID-19-related complaints. Although 7,820 COVID-19-related complaints were deemed valid by Cal/OSHA, only 627 onsite inspections occurred and 32 citations were issued. Agricultural workers had the highest per-capita COVID-19 death rates (402 per 100,000 workers) but were least represented among workplace complaints (44 per 100,000 workers). Health Care workers had the highest complaint rates (81 per 100,000 workers) but the second lowest COVID-19 death rate (81 per 100,000 workers). Industries with the highest inspection rates also had high COVID-19 mortality. Our findings suggest complaints are not proportional to COVID-19 risk. Instead, higher complaint rates may reflect worker groups with greater empowerment, resources, or capacity to advocate for better protections. This capacity to advocate for safe workplaces may account for relatively low mortality rates in potentially high-risk occupations. Future research should examine factors determining worker complaints and complaint systems to promote participation of those with the greatest need of protection.

scholarly journals Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Olexa ◽  
Aaron Leviten ◽  
Kelly Samek
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Hazardous Wastes ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Safety And Health

Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act to assure that the workplace environment is safe and healthy. To fulfill this purpose, OSHA authorized the Secretary of Labor, who is the head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to set and enforce safety standards for employees working in dangerous circumstances such as handling hazardous wastes. This is EDIS document FE447, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe447

Bridging the Research/Practice Gap: Human Factors Practitioners' Opportunity for Input to Define Research for the Rest of the Decade

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (17) ◽  
pp. 865-867
Author(s):  
Paula Sind-Prunier
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Detailed List ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Human Factors Research

The purpose of this session(s) is to attempt a novel forum for bridging the researcher/practitioner dichotomy that divides the human factors professional community. The objective of this session(s) is to convene a group of attendees to formulate a detailed list of critical human factors research needs. Attendees will suggest and discuss critical needs they have for human factors data, research, and analyses. The purpose of discussion will be to embellish and clarify initial suggestions, rather than to limit or discourage specific suggestions. This is not a forum for researchers to discuss their work, but rather a forum for practitioners to discuss their current work and the informational needs that serve as barriers to their effectiveness. Individual Technical Groups co-sponsored component discussions as a means for targeting their application areas of interest. The Strategic Planning Focus Groups held at the 1995 Annual Meeting served as the model for interaction among attendees. A publication will be produced following the Annual Meeting which identifies critical human factors research needs, based on direct input from industry practitioners– the direct consumers of such research. As such, it differs from similar publications extant (e.g., those of the National Research Council) which are driven by researchers' perceptions of research needs. By using the interactive “focus group” format that was so successful at the 1995 Annual Meeting, it is anticipated that this session will be able to make great strides toward bridging the research/practice gap that currently exists in the human factors profession.

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