Work Systems Design

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2009

Chang, C.H., Menendez, C.C., Robertson, M.M., Amick, B., Johnson, P., del Pino, R.J., and Dennerlein, J.T., “Self-Reported Computer Use Duration Biased the Exposure-Response Relationship of Musculoskeletal Symptoms,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 17th World Congress on Ergonomics, Beijing, China, on CD, 2009

Dainoff, M.J., “Can't We All Just Get Along? Some Alternative Views of the Knowledge Worker in Complex HCI Systems,” International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 328-347, 2009

Henning, R., Warren, N., Robertson, M.M, Faghri, P., Chernaick, N., and the CPH-NEW Research Team, “Workplace Health Promotion Through Participatory Ergonomics: An Integrated Approach for Greater Effectiveness and Sustainability,” Public Health Reports, Suppl. 1, pp. 26-35, 2009

Robertson, M.M., Amick, B.A., DeRango, K., Rooney, T., Bazzani, L., Harrist, R., and Moore, A., “The Effects of an Office Ergonomics Training and Chair Intervention on Worker Knowledge, Behavior, and Musculoskeletal Risk,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 124-135, 2009

Robertson, M.M, Ciriello, V.M., and Garabet, A., “Effects of Office Ergonomic Training and Workstation Design on the Musculoskeletal and Visual Symptoms of Office Workers: A Longitudinal Controlled Laboratory Experiment,” Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Beijing, China, on CD, 2009

Robertson, M.M., Huang, Y.H., and Larson, N., “Examining the Effects of Workstation Design Satisfaction, Computer Usage, Supervisory and Co-Worker Support on Perceived Physical Discomfort and Psychosocial Factors,” Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, CA, pp. 88-94, 2009

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2008

Chang, C.H., Amick, B.C., Menendez, C.C., Robertson, M.M., and Dennerlein, J.T., “Where and How College Students Use Their Laptop Computers,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting, New York, NY, pp. 1010-1014, 2008

Menéndez, C.C., Amick, B.C., Chang, C.H., Dennerlein, J.T., Harrist, R.B., Jenkins, M., Robertson, M.M., and Katz, J.N., “Computer Use Patterns Associated with Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Symptoms,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 166-74, 2008

Robertson, M.M., Amick, B.C., Rooney, T., DeRango, K., and Bazzanni, L., “Organizational Practices and Policies: Results from an Office Ergonomic Field Intervention Study,” Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on CD, 2008

Robertson, M.M., Huang, Y.H., O’Neill, M.J., and Schliefier, L.M., “Flexible Workspace Design and Ergonomics Training: Impacts on the Psychosocial Work Environment, Musculoskeletal Health, and Work Effectiveness Among Knowledge Workers,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 482-494, 2008

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2007

Chang, C.H., Amick, B., Menendez, C., Katz, J., Johnson, P.W., Robertson, M.M., and Dennerlein, J., “Daily Computer Usage Correlated with Undergraduate Students’ Musculoskeletal Symptoms,” American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 481-488, 2007

DeArmond, S., Huang, Y.H., and Chen, P.Y., “How Do We Stack Up? Corporate Financial Decision Makers’ Perceptions of Safety Performance, Safety Programs and Safety Personnel,” Professional Safety, 2007

Dempsey, P.G., “Effectiveness of Ergonomics Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders: Beware of What You Ask,” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 37, pp. 169-173, 2007

Huang, Y.H., Chen, P., Chen, J.C., DeArmond, S., and Cingularov, K., “Roles of Safety Climate and Shift Work on Perceived Injury Risk: A Multi-Level Analysis,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 39, No. 6, pp. 1088-1096, 2007

Huang, Y.H., Leamon, T.B., Courtney, T.K., Chen, P., and DeArmond, S., “Corporate Financial Decision-Makers' Perceptions of Workplace Safety,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 39, pp. 767-775, 2007

Jenkins, M., Chaumont Menendez, C., Amick, B.C., Tullar, J., Hupert, N., Robertson, M.M., and Katz, J.N., “Undergraduate College Students’ Upper Extremity Symptoms and Functional Limitations Related to Computer Use: A Replication Study,” Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 231-238, 2007

Robertson, M.M., “Health and Performance “Consequences of Office Ergonomic Interventions Among Computer Workers,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction International Scientific Board,” Beijing, China, on CD, 2007

Robertson, M.M. and Huang, Y.H., “An Office Ergonomics Training and Workplace Design Intervention: Longitudinal Effects on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomforts,” Proceedings of the Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Boston, MA, 2007

Tullar, J., Amick, B., Robertson, M.M., Fossel, A., Coley, C., Hupert, N., Jenkins, M., and Katz, J., “Direct Observation of Computer Workplace Risk Factors of College Students,” Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 77-83, 2007

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2006

Amick, B.C., Robertson,M.M., Bazzani, L., Menendez, C.C., DeRango, K.J., and Moore, A., “Office Ergonomics Intervention Study Panel: Office Ergonomics Training,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp. 809-813 (CD), 2006

Amick, B.C., Robertson, M.M., Moore, A., DeRango, K.J., and Menendez, C.C., “The Impact of Two Ergonomic Interventions on Health and Productivity: A Quasi-experimental Field Study Comparing Results at a Private Sector Intervention Site with an Earlier Public Sector Site,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, The Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Menendez, C., Robertson, M.M., Amick, B.C., Harrist, R.B., Bazzani, L., DeRango, K., and Moore, A., “The Effect of Two Office Ergonomics field Interventions and Their Replication on Visual Symptoms,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, pp 1882-1886 (CD), 2006

Chang, C.H., Menendez, C.C., Amick, B.C., Johnson, P.W., Katz, J.N., Robertson, M.M., and Dennerlein, J.T., “Increased Computer Usage is Associated with the Reporting of MSD Symptoms in 27 University Students,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, The Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Robertson, M.M., “Office Ergonomics Training and Workplace Design: Effects on Work Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Computing Workstyle, and Job Control,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, The Netherlands, on CD, 2006

Robertson, M.M. and Huang, Y.H., “Effect of a Workplace Design and Training Intervention on Individual Performance, Group Effectiveness and Collaboration: The Role of Environmental Control,” Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 3-12, 2006

Robertson, M.M., Larson, N.L., and Huang, Y.H., “A Cross-Sectional Survey of Computer Workers: Examining the Relationships of Workstation Design, Tasks, Psychosocial, Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Visual Discomfort,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association 2006 Congress, Maastricht, The Netherlands, on CD, 2006

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2005

Robertson, M.M. and Maynard, W.S., “Office Ergonomics Training: An Instructional Systems Model for Developing an Effective Program,” Professional Safety, Vol. 50, No. 7, pp. 22-30, 2005

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