Ergonomics Research
Our team has been involved in a range of studies, applying knowledge of ergonomics to real world problems. The Ergonomics Research at IOM is led by Dr. Richard Graveling. Ergonomics is an applied science that investigates the interaction between people and their work environment, equipment, furniture and organisation. The primary aim is to reduce injury and ill health relating to work.
IOM research is focussed on providing appropriate and practical solutions to issues facing employers and industry. Much of our research has informed government policy and helped set standards.
Our expertise lies particularly in the areas of:
- musculoskeletal disorders
- manual handling
- health and safety ergonomics
- users interaction with their environment, furniture and equipment
- human factors issues associated with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- heat stress
The Ergonomics Society awarded the IOM its prestigious President's Medal for its work relating to the Ergonomics of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Recent projects include:
| Study | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| The health, safety and health promotion needs of older workers: building an evidence base for a diverse workforce | IOSH |
| British Occupational Health Research Foundation |
The following report: Graveling RA, Melrose AS, Hanson MA. The principles of good manual handling: achieving a consensus (RR097/2003) is available from the HSE website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr097.htm
The IOM has written a report for HSE that provides an
evidence-base for factors influencing the use of RPE in the workplace. The full report is available from the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr746.htm
Melrose AS, Graveling RA, Cowie H, Ritchie P, Hutchison P, Mulholland RM. (2007). Better display screen equipment (DSE) work-related ill health data. (RR561/2007). is available from the HSE web site at
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr561.htm
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