Work Systems Design

Work systems design scientific publications explore physical, technological, and organizational aspects of work environments.

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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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2004

Amick, B.C., Robertson, M. M., Bazzani, L., DeRango, K., Menendez, C.C., Rooney, T., Harrist, R., and Moore, A., “The Health Impacts of Two Office Ergonomic Interventions,” Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Occupational and Ergonomics Society Conference, Houston, TX, on CD, 2004

DeRango, K., Amick, B.C., Robertson, M.M., Bazzani, L., Rooney, T., Harrist, R., and Moore, A., “The Productivity Impacts of Two Office Ergonomics Interventions: A Highly Adjustable Chair and an Office Ergonomics Training,” Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Occupational and Ergonomics Society Conference, Houston, TX, on CD, 2004

Gielo-Perczak, K., “The Golden Section as a Harmonizing Feature of Workplace Design and Human Dimensions,” Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Houston, TX, on CD, Group 13, pp. 1-4, 2004

Huang, Y.H., Robertson, M.M., and Chang, K., “The Role of Environmental Control on Environmental Satisfaction, Communication, and Psychological Stress: Effects of Office Ergonomics Training,” Environment and Behavior, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 617-637, 2004

Menendez, C.C., Amick, B.C., Bazzani, L., Robertson, M.M., DeRango, K., Rooney, T., Moore, A. and Harrist, R., “The Impact of Two Office Ergonomic Interventions on Visual Symptoms,” Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Occupational and Ergonomics Society Conference, Houston, TX, on CD, 2004

Robertson, M.M. and Courtney, T.K., “A Systems Analysis Approach to Solving Office Work System Health and Performance Problems,” Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 181-197, 2004

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