Comparative analysis of the principal risk assessment methodologies related to back disorders, and preparation of a analytical checklist for the identification of risk factors

Abstract

In Quebec, occupational back injuries are responsible for direct compensation costs of approximately $130 million every year. Classic prevention strategies have proven ineffective in controlling these multifactorial injuries. In this project, researchers established each strategy's applicability and limitations, basing their conclusions on a critical review of the literature on prevention strategies which identified the situations each strategy is best suited to and the factors each takes into account. This was accompanied by the development of an analytical checklist for risk factors based on a review of injury mechanisms. The checklist was tested in three industrial sectors as part of a new partnership -based approach which takes into account possible strategic behaviours. The results were very encouraging, particularly in the moving sector, where back injuries decreased by approximately 50% after two years.

Produced Under this Project

Scientific Reports

Comparative analysis of the most common methods used to evaluate the risk of back pain, and preparation of a rool for the identification of risk factors Research Report: R-261

Scientific Publications

Cooperation in health and safety: a game theory analysis
Nadeau S.
Source :
Law Review (Risks), vol. 1, no 3/4, 2003, p. 219-227
L’approche partenariale comme réponse au phénomène d’aléa moral dans le travail autonome et polyvalent
Nadeau S., Leblanc D., Gilbert R.
Source :
in Les transformations du travail, enjeux pour l’ergonomie : Actes du congrès conjoint de l’Association canadienne d’ergonomie et de la Société d’ergonomie de langue française / ACE-SELF, (3-5 octobre, 2001 : Montréal, Canada), CD-ROM
Outil d'analyse multifactorielle pour la prévention des maux de dos
Nadeau S.
Source :
Thèse de doctorat. Montréal, École Polytechnique, Département de Mathématiques et de Génie Industriel, 2001, 652 p.
Prévention des maux de dos selon une approche reposant sur les mécanismes lésionnels et les mécanismes générateurs d'efforts
Nadeau S., Gilbert R., Leblanc D.
Source :
3e Congrès International de Génie Industriel (3e : 26-28 mai, 1999 : Montréal, Canada), 1999
Les comportements stratégiques dans la gestion des risques de S.S.T. pour le travail autonome et polyvalent
Nadeau S., Leblanc D., Gilbert R.
Source :
3e Congrès International de Génie Industriel (3e : 26-28 mai, 1999 : Montréal, Canada), 1999
Analyse de la stabilité posturale dans des conditions de perturbations et d'incertitudes
Panet-Raymond N., Nadeau S., Gilbert R., Leblanc D.
Source :
3e Congrès International de Génie Industriel (3e : 26-28 mai, 1999 : Montréal, Canada), 1999
Asymmetries of Information in the Prevention of Back Injuries
Nadeau S., Leblanc D., Gilbert R.
Source :
in Conference of the Institute of Operations Research and the Management Sciences / INFORMS (April 26-29, 1998 : Montréal, Canada), 1998
Gestions scientifique et organisationnelle des risques de maux de dos dans la nouvelle réalité des entreprises
Nadeau S., Leblanc D., Gilbert R.
Source :
2e Congrès Franco-Québécois de Génie Industriel (3-5 septembre, 1997 : Albi, France), 1997
Toward a Multicriterion Analysis for the Prevention of Low Back Pain
Nadeau S., Gilbert R., Leblanc D.
Source :
5e Congrès Annuel de la Recherche en Génie Industriel (5e : 18-20 mai ,1996 : Minneapolis, USA), 1996

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0095-0090

Status: Completed

Year of completion: 2000

Research Field: OSH and Sustainable Prevention Work Environment

Team:

Robert Gilbert (Polytechnique Montréal)
Daniel LeBlanc (Polytechnique Montréal)
Michel Normandin (Polytechnique Montréal)