SS079-12 Applied Ergonomics Model in manufacturing companies

Wednesday, March 21, 2012: 15:55
Isla Mujeres 2 (Cancun Center)

Victorio Martinez, Mexico
Handouts
  • ergonomic model VMC Congress.pdf (2.0 MB)
  • Over time it has created a greater awareness work in companies that are more concerned about the welfare and safety of their workers.  Companies investing in Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health, have found that their efforts are rewarded with a healthy workforce, allowing them to improve and enhance their productivity, quality and continuous improvement, resulting in greater commitment from their employees to the organization, in addition to economic impacts translated into savings, resulting in a decrease of occupational risks and work in premiums covered in the field of social security.  Since its recognition and diffusion as applied science and technology, interest in ergonomics has transpired, which has led to further develop its research and its application in various business systems, which has managed to increase productivity, reduce accidents and injuries, improve the quality of products and services, among other indicators.