198.Commute Vehicle and Workplace Factors as Predictors of Pesticide Take Home Residues for Agricultural Workers

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Galvin ◽  
R. Fenske ◽  
M. Negrete ◽  
K. Powers ◽  
C. Lu
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Workplace Factors

Ergonomic Analysis of Materials Handling and Design Guidelines for a New Central Public Library

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (15) ◽  
pp. 1148-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Village ◽  
Brian Campbell ◽  
John Cull
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Materials Handling ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Workplace Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Analysis

In the first phase of this two-year project, workplace factors contributing to hand, arm and back injuries among employees at a large central public library were identified and prioritized. A central research committee was established consisting of Library Management, Union representatives and an Ergonomist. The next phase involved formation of four sub-committees to procure and prototype new equipment, develop new methods of working, evaluate the new equipment and methods, and make recommendations to the central research committee. The Ergonomist facilitated the process by helping committees remain systematic and objective in their approach and evaluations. In some cases more detailed analyses were conducted using computerized lifting models and electromyographic (EMG) analysis of muscle activity. Efforts resulted in recommendations for the current library facility and conceptual design guidelines for architects planning the new Central Public Library.

Use of Mobile Device Applications In Canadian Dietetic Practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica R.L. Lieffers ◽  
Vivienne A. Vance ◽  
Rhona M. Hanning
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Device ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Workplace Factors

Purpose A cross-sectional web-based survey of dietitians was used to explore topics related to mobile devices and their applications (apps) in Canadian dietetic practice. Methods A survey was drafted, posted on SurveyMonkey, and pretested with dietitians and dietetic interns. Dietitians of Canada (DC), a supporter of this work, promoted the survey to members through its monthly electronic newsletters from January 2012 to April 2012. Results Of 139 dietitians who answered some survey questions, 118 finished the survey; this represents a response rate of approximately 3%. Overall, 57.3% of respondents reported app use in practice, and 54.2% had a client ask about or use a nutrition/food app. About 40.5% of respondents had recommended nutrition/food apps to clients. Respondents were enthusiastic about apps, but many described challenges with use. From the survey data, three themes emerged that can affect dietitians’ use of apps and whether they recommend apps to clients: mobile device and app factors (access to information/ tools, content quality, usability, accessibility/compatibility, and cost), personal factors (knowledge, interest, suitability, and willingness/ability to pay), and workplace factors. Conclusions Apps are now infiltrating dietetic practice. Several factors can affect dietitians’ use of apps and whether they recommend them to clients. These findings will help guide future development and use of apps in practice.

Trust in the Workplace: Factors Affecting Trust Formation Between Team Members

2004 ◽  
Vol 144 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele D. Spector ◽  
Gwen E. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Team Members ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Trust Formation ◽  
Workplace Factors

Demographic Factors, Workplace Factors, And Active Commuting In The United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Tyler D. Quinn ◽  
Carl I. Fertman ◽  
John M. Jakicic ◽  
Bethany Barone Gibbs
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Workplace Factors

scholarly journals An empirical investigation of workplace factors affecting lean performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilias Vlachos ◽  
Evangelia Siachou
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Workplace Factors ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify workplace factors with an impact on lean performance (LP). This can lead to better LP outcomes, thus facilitating organizations to smoothly move from the conventional to lean management. Design/methodology/approach The direct effects of training, knowledge acquisition and organizational culture are empirically investigated using data from 126 managers employed at a global company, which recently has improved its LP. Study’s hypotheses were analyzed with hierarchical regression models. Findings The findings suggest that not all of the aforementioned workplace factors holistically affect LP. Only organizational culture is associated to the four LP variables (i.e. continuous improvement, waste, ergonomy and product quality). Training and knowledge acquisition offer partially effects on LP with training to contribute mostly to predicting continuous improvements. Knowledge acquisition alone, has significant yet negative impact on both continuous improvement and ergonomy. Even more, when training is combined with knowledge acquisition the results are different. Originality/value As this study highlights the impact of workplace practices on LP, attributes mainly importance to the distinct effects that each of the aforementioned factors has on the four distinct LP variables. Although the study results reflect a particular case, its recommendations could facilitate practitioners to achieve better lean outcomes.

Managing IT Employee Retention

2011 ◽  
pp. 221-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J. Armstrong ◽  
Margaret F. Reid ◽  
Myria W. Allen ◽  
Cynthia K. Riemenschneider
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Voluntary Turnover ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Workplace Factors ◽  
It Personnel

IT employees are critical to the successful functioning of contemporary governmental agencies. Researchers and practitioners have long sought to identify workplace factors that influence employee retention. In this chapter we review the existing literature on factors that may reduce the voluntary turnover of public-sector IT professionals. Examples are presented that illustrate what states have been doing to improve their ability to retain their technology workforces. We conclude with an in-depth review of two studies addressing workplace factors that may influence state government IT personnel retention. The first is a study from a single state, designed to test factors potentially influencing affective commitment (a precursor of turnover intention) for state IT workforces. The second is a study from two states, designed to examine factors potentially influencing retention of state IT workforces. The message for decision makers is clear: When it comes to the retention of IT personnel, workplace and job characteristics matter. The insights from this chapter should aid public agencies in their ongoing efforts to retain quality IT professionals.

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