Ergonomic Analysis of a Hair Salon

Joseph Keebler, David Schuster, Scott Ososky

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Abstract

Cosmetology involves a number of diverse tasks that have been implicated in cumulative trauma disorders and in other workplace injuries. This case study presents an analysis of injury risk and prevalence in a salon. Individual, occupational, and organizational factors are considered, and potential areas where risk can be reduced are presented.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Management and Engineering Integration
Volume1
StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

Keywords

  • Ergonomics
  • Human Factors
  • Hair Salons

Disciplines

  • Ergonomics

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