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Wejrowski, Mark T.
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Industrial relations
Labor unions
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Case study : ergonomics does have a future in a union facility / by Mark T. Wejrowski.
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Wejrowski, Mark T.
Subjects
Human engineering
Industrial relations
Labor unions
MSEM Thesis.
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112 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
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Advisor: Lawrence Korta.
Committee members: Dr. Bruce Thompson, Joseph Papp.
Ergonomics -- Management's perspectives -- Organized Labor's perspectives -- Management's and Organized Labor's Positions -- Formation of an ergonomic program in a union setting -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Examples of a workstation evaluation - B: Additional background - C: Additional areas of lost profits - D: Questionnaire - E: Criteria in selecting companies for interviews - F: Criteria in selecting unions for interviews - G: Ergonomic program characteristics - H: Contacts.
A need exists for an ergonomic program in a business or facility no matter whether it is represented by organized labor or is nonunion. This thesis will provide information and insight on how to initiate an ergonomic program in a unionized facility. This will be accomplished by first defining ergonomics and giving a brief history of the term. Benefits of an ergonomic program will aid in convincing the reader that forming an ergonomic program will assist the business in succeeding. These concepts are then formed into program characteristics.
- People in management, involved with ergonomics, were contacted for their impressions on their ergonomic program and problems encountered with their ergonomic program. Each company had a program but it existed at different maturity levels. Different organized labor groups were contacted for their thoughts and concerns on ergonomic programs. Some were associated with the businesses whose management I contacted and others were not. The organized labor groups I contacted participated in the ergonomic program at their facilities.
This data was analyzed for similarities, differences, and core ideas. Both groups were asked the same questions. They responded with ideas, thoughts, and problems that are similar. Both groups also shared information that contradicted one another. I believe there are underlying core ideas or a set of common threads that exist throughout flourishing ergonomic programs. My data revealed a set of core ideas necessary to have a successful ergonomic program. The common threads I found are: commitment, change, training, documentation, and having everyone involved. These core ideas are used to formulate an ergonomic program. A newly created program will encounter hurdles and problems. These are discussed along with strategies for dealing with the unexpected.
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AC805 .W45 1998
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