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Occupational Medicine 2000;50:277-282
© 2000 Society of Occupational Medicine

Ergonomics and Occupational Medicine: Future Challenges

D. A. Stubbs

Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics, EIHMS, University of Surrey Guildford, UK

Ergonomics has come a long way since the birth of the subject some 50 years ago. It now has an established research base and an appropriate portfolio of methodologies. A brief overview of the subject's development will be presented, with a particular focus on the contribution of ergonomics to our understanding of work related musculoskeletal disorders. Future challenges are also considered in this area, with particular emphasis on the need for a multidisciplinary approach to many industrial problems where the ergonomist, occupational physician and other professionals are needed to tackle existing and future work problems. Additionally, the importance of participatory ergonomics is considered, with respect to understanding and advancing solutions in this area. The issues of the ageing workforce and the challenges that must be met are also outlined. This area again emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary team approach that is proactive and designed to maximize the health and wellbeing of workers at all ages, whilst also ensuring a full and productive life.

Keywords      ageing workers; ergonomics; multidisciplinary approaches; musculoskeletal disorders

Correspondence to: Prof. D. A. Stubbs, Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics, EIHMS, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7TE, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1483 259238; fax: +44 (0)1483 259395; e-mail: D.Stubbs{at}surrey.ac.uk


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