Dr. Laura Punnett is a force to reckon with. In our episode we talk about participatory ergonomics, workers' health, and how we can ensure a safe workplace for all.
Her journey takes us through ensuring gender equality for garment workers to prison guards who pull double shifts. What can we do to ensure workplace safety in our environments? Listen to find out.
Further Reading links:1. Why participatory programs are desirable for workforce health initiatives: Punnett et al., 2013: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24284754/2. The EU review of participatory ergonomics case studies:https://portal.findresearcher.....sdu.dk/en/publicatio The CPH-NEW Healthy Workplace Participatory Program | All of the Design Team worksheets, facilitator guides, training videos, etc., are available here: https://www.uml.edu/research/c....ph-new/healthy-work- Cost-effectiveness of the nursing home Safe Resident Handling Program: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p....mc/articles/PMC58840 Obstacles to healthy behaviors in correctional work: Morse et al., 2011: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21860329/6. Use of the HWPP with corrections officers: participation/uptake and benefits: Cherniack et al., 2016: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283543932_Participatory_action_research_in_corrections_The_HITEC_2_Program
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