INDUCTIVE MODEL OF COMBINATION OF MICRO-, MESO- AND MACROERGONOMICS IN A SPATIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
In today's world, there is a growing need to create an inclusive environment that meets the needs of people with disabilities (disabled person (DP)). This applies not only to architecture and public spaces, but also to workplaces. In order for DPs to be able to work comfortably and productively, the predicted development of interpenetration with the subsequent unification of all areas of ergonomics into a single sociotechnical system (STS) becomes quite relevant. Traditionally, ergonomics is divided into three levels: micro-, meso- and macro-ergonomics. Microergonomics focuses on the analysis and design of workplaces, tools and tasks taking into account the anthropometric, physiological and psychological characteristics of the worker. Research methods: anthropometry, biomechanics, psychophysiology. Mesoergonomics considers the relationships between workplaces and the overall work system, taking into account the needs of employees. Research methods: system analysis, work process analysis. Macroergonomics analyzes the interaction of workers with the environment and takes into account socio-technical factors such as politics, culture and accessibility. Research methods: sociological approach, ergonomic expertise, anthropological approach and others. Despite the complexity of implementing sociotechnical systems of ergonomics for people with disabilities, and this is primarily the cost, these systems are quite expensive to develop, but a study conducted by the National Council for Research, Development and Innovation [10] showed that investments in sociotechnical ergonomics systems for people with disabilities can lead to significant cost savings in the long term, by reducing the need for public assistance by 20% and medical services by 30% [11]; secondly - complexity, because they are more difficult to design, but there are already available methods and resources that can help developers create effective and accessible systems, which are proposed by the International Labor Organization; third - lack of awareness, because most people do not know about the benefits of these systems, but there is a solution - this can be done with the help of information campaigns, training programs and awareness-raising activities with the help of information campaigns, for example, the World Bank (The World Bank) which already finances a number of projects; and fourth, policy and legislation may need to change to support the implementation of these systems. The basis may be the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which obliges member states to take measures to ensure accessibility of goods and services for persons with disabilities. STS combining ergonomics is an important tool for creating a more inclusive and accessible world, and scientific research should help stimulate the implementation of these systems.
Authors
- Svitlana Botvinovska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1832-1342)
- Serhii Shcheglov
Publication Details
- Journal
- APPLIED GEOMETRY AND ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32347/0131-579x.2024.106.252-261
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00