FFR: The Uptake of Human Factors & Ergonomics Research

In:

Harvesting Technical Reports

Report No:

H002

Report Date:

April 1, 2010

Author(s):

S Hide, R Parker, D Moore

This project, conducted from Jan 2008-July 2009, detailed a full review of human factors and ergonomics research in harvesting since 1990. Industry perceptions of the uptake, implementation and effectiveness of this previous human factors research were recorded by way of survey. Results showed that successes included technical interventions, such as the widespread adoption of PPE, and greater use of mechanisation, and individual developments, such as practical guidance in fatigue reduction measures. Lack of progress was found in some of the interventions relating to work organisation and management factors, such as work scheduling (inconsistent taking of breaks, long work days for machine operators) and these issues have formed the basis of a new project in the current FFR Harvesting theme work programme.

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H002 (3.56 Mb)