EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE ERGONOMICS TRAINING IN INDUSTRY

This study examined the effects of three different types of ergonomics training methods upon employee knowledge, attitude and behavior, Empl oyees within intact processing lines (N=104) were randomized into four groups, one group serving as a control group. Pre-and post-test measu res were implemented, Results showed training to have a significant ef fect upon knowledge of ergonomics, No significant differences were not ed among all four groups according to empowerment and human factors me asures, Training had a significant impact upon employee's job satisfac tion, and the recognition and reporting of health hazards associated w ith their jobs. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.