Guidelines for the Initiation and Implementation of Ergonomic Projects in Industrially Developing Countries - The Case of Iran: Policy Brief

Shahnavaz, Houshang; Sohrabi, Mohammad Sadegh

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Volume 12, Issue 1 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2024) Iran J Ergon 2024, 12(1): 63-67 | Back to browse issues page

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Shahnavaz H, Sohrabi M S. Guidelines for the Initiation and Implementation of Ergonomic Projects in Industrially Developing Countries - The Case of Iran: Policy Brief. Iran J Ergon 2024; 12 (1) :63-67
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Guidelines for the Initiation and Implementation of Ergonomic Projects in Industrially Developing Countries - The Case of Iran: Policy Brief

Houshang Shahnavaz ^*¹

, Mohammad Sadegh Sohrabi²

1- Emeritus Professor, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden , hshahnavaz@yahoo.se
2- Center of Excellence for Occupational Health, Occupational Health and Safety Research Center, Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

Abstract: (1121 Views)

Drawing from the author's knowledge, experience, and evidence gathered during years of professional activity in Iran, the article offers twenty-two important "lessons learned" concerning the initiation, design, and implementation of ergonomics intervention programs in industries and companies in developing countries, with a focus on Iran. Briefly, a short report of four ergonomics projects implemented in Iran is provided, and then policy suggestions are expressed in the form of lessons. These lessons are derived from the author's practical projects as an ergonomics manager and offer key points to increase the success of ergonomics projects and to expand and sustain ergonomics in industries and companies.

Keywords: Ergonomics, Developing countries, Lessons learned

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Type of Study: Brief Report/Brief Policy | Subject: Macro Ergonomics and Participatory Ergonomics
Received: 2024/06/18 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | ePublished: 2024/04/29

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