Objektive Erfassung von physischer Belastung am Arbeitsplatz mittels Akzelerometrie

Zusammenfassung

Die objektive Erfassung von körperlicher Arbeitsbelastung ist noch weit weniger verbreitet als die klassischen Methoden wie Fragebögen oder Interviews, obwohl das Voranschreiten der Technik das objektive Messen von physischer Aktivität inzwischen akkurat und unaufdringlich gestattet. Die Möglichkeit, Akzelerometrie im betrieblichen Kontext einzusetzen, sowie der objektive Nachweis hoher Arbeitsbelastung für Mitarbeiter der Fraport AG konnten im Rahmen einer entsprechenden Untersuchung belegt werden.

Summary

Objective measurement of physical stress at the workplace by means of accelerometry

The objective measurement of physical work load is far less common than the traditional methods of data collection such as questionnaires or interviews. This is in spite of the advance in technology which allows accurate and objective measurement of physical activity. This article discusses the possibility of using accelerometry in the workplace environment based on objective demonstration of high workload for employees at Fraport AG.

Stichworte:

Akzelerometrie - Erfassen physischer Alltagsaktivität - objektives Feedback - Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Key words:

Accelerometry - measurement of everyday physical activity - objective feedback - health management

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