Development of ErgoCoach Model (Participatory Ergonomics) to Prevent Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Aircraft Cabin Cleaners

Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of work disability and lost work productivity. Cleaning is a physical demanding job that includes numerous and varied tasks. The cleaning profession has frequently been associated with multiple ergonomic, physical and psychosocial hazards, elevating the risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Aircraft cabin cleaning is a very unique type of cleaning work characterized by a high concentration of physical activities in confined time, shift work and limited working space. The occupational risk factors among aircraft cabin cleaners are unique and preventing strategies need to be specially designed to address these issues. An "ErgoCoach" model was developed based on Participatory Ergonomic principle and Job Coach model. The "ErgoCoach" model emphasizing workplace-based intervention and the participation of workers (industrial athletes) as the expert of injury prevention. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of ErgoCoach Model in preventing of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among aircraft cabin cleaners. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...