CSST pilot project on the implementation of participatory ergonomics groups to help reduce CTDs in the meat-processing sector

Abstract

The CSST's Chaudière-Appalache regional office has negotiated the participation of three slaughterhouses in a pilot project on the prevention of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). In each slaughterhouse, a participatory ergonomics group was created, group members adequately trained, and analytical and corrective methods for hazardous workstations developed in collaboration with the groups.Seven workstations were analysed over this period. Modifications designed to reduce CTD risk factors have implemented in three of these, and are underway in a further two. Although the research in one company ended prematurely due to significant changes there, the company has expressed interest in renewing its participation once its situation has stabilised. In two other slaughterhouses, the project continues with the support of the CSST inspector and the companies' consulting physicians. The approach developed is part of the CSST intervention programme on CTDs.

Produced Under this Project

Scientific Publications

L'ergonomie participative pour réduire les risques de TMS et la gestion de la santé et sécurité dans les établissements
Toulouse G.
Source :
in Congrès de la Société d'ergonomie de langue française / SELF, (32e : 1997 : Lyon, France), 1997, p. 207-216
Slaughterhouses ergonomics
Toulouse G., Richard J.-G.
Source :
in International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Karwowski, W. (éd.), London, Taylor & Francis, 2001, p. 1588-1590
Accident risks in disturbance recovery in an automated batch-production system
Toulouse G.
Source :
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, vol. 12, no 4, 2002, p. 383-406
Évaluation d'une démarche d'intervention participative : une difficile prise en charge dans un contexte de surcharge
Gignac S., St-Arnaud L., Bourbonnais R.
Source :
in Colloque canadien de recherche sur la santé mentale et le travail, (1er : 2-3 juin, 2005 : Dorval, Canada), 2005
Slaughterhouses
Toulouse G., Richard J.-G.
Source :
in International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2e éd., Karwowski, W. (éd), Boca Raton, Fl. CRC Press et Taylor & Francis, 2006, vol. 3, p. 2772-2775

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0095-8240

Status: Completed

Year of completion: 1997

Research Field: OSH and Sustainable Prevention Work Environment

Team:

Georges Toulouse (IRSST)
André Cloutier (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail)
Jocelyn Roy (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail)