Short communication, Note
Computerized estimation of compatibility of stressors at work and worker's health characteristics
Janko Sušnik
; Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Breda Bizjak
; Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bojan Cestnik
; Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
A system of computerized estimation of compatibility of stressors at work and worker's health characteristics is presented. Each characteristic is defined and scored on a specific scale. Incompatible workplace characteristics as related to worker's characteristics are singled out and offered to the user for an ergonomie solution. Work on the system started in 1987. This paper deals with the system's further development, which involves a larger number of topics, changes ot the algorithm and presentation of an applicative case. Comparison of the system's results with those ot medical experts shows that the use of the system tends to improve the thoroughness and consistency of incompatibility evaluations and consequently to make working ability assessment more objective.
Keywords
computerized expert system; work-related stressors; working ability evaluations
Hrčak ID:
144746
URI
Publication date:
18.12.1996.
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