Abstract

RODRIGUEZ RUIZ, Yordán  and  PEREZ MERGAREJO, Elizabeth. Macro-Ergonomic Diagnosis of Colombian Organizations Using Ergonomics Maturity Model. Rev. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.spe, pp.11-25. ISSN 1692-7273.  https://doi.org/10.12804/revsalud14.especial.2016.01.

Since several years, it has been recognized the need of systems ergonomics in order to increase the impact of ergonomics in organizations. Objective: in this article the macroergonomic assessment of five Colombian organizations using Ergonomics Maturity Model (MME) are presented. Materials and methods: this model can be used to assess the capability of an organization to introduce, develop and implement ergonomics. The model includes a set of "influencing factors" that conduce to a systemic analysis of the organization, classifying it into five maturity levels. Results: the organizations were classified in the lowest "Ignorance" maturity level according to the MME, mainly caused by the lack of trained personnel in ergonomics fields, the lack of an ergonomics team, reactive approach to solving problems, misalignment of ergonomics with the strategy of the organization, and the limited ergonomics risk assessments. Conclusions: the results show that in these organizations, macroergonomics factors are not considered, which is reflected in the low level of maturity reached. The MME may be useful for macroergonomics diagnosis of organizations, contributing to expand the scope of ergonomic beyond of workplace.

Keywords : Ergonomics; macroergonomics; Ergonomics maturity model; systems ergonomics; macroergonomic assessment; organizational ergonomics.

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