Critical Success Factors for Implementing Ergonomics Programs and Their Economic Impact in the Mexican Manufacturing Industry

Occupational ApplicationsThe incidence of accidents, occupational diseases, and risk exposure in manufacturing is linked to the diversity of tasks and processes, often compounded by insufficient ergonomics programs. In Mexico, implementing ergonomics effectively remains challenging. This research identifies critical success factors (CSFs) from front-line employees' perspectives, including communication of ergonomic risks, health promotion and training, and accident prevention. Strengthening these factors can improve organizations' economic outcomes by reducing absenteeism, production errors, and lost workdays. Multidisciplinary workplace assessments and validated risk assessment tools further enhance ergonomics practice by identifying at-risk groups and guiding targeted interventions. Integrating these approaches supports safer, more productive manufacturing environments and the achievement of ergonomics program objectives.