Work - Volume 68, issue 3

Authors: Serrano-Fernández, María-José | Boada-Grau, Joan | Boada-Cuerva, Maria | Vigil-Colet, Andreu

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Background: A worker’s work habits can affect their health, both physically and psychologically. Negative results have been associated with work demands (stress, anxiety and depression). Objective: In the present research we carried out a predictive study of work addiction by applying three questionnaires on depression and anxiety. Methods: In this study, the participants were 332 workers, obtained through non-probabilistic sampling. The FACTOR (version 7.2) and SPSS 23.0 programs were used. Results: The results of the correlation analysis show both positive and negative associations with the variables studied. We conclude that work addiction variables can …predict anxiety and depression because we found that two variables predict 18.3% of depression and 20.3% of anxiety, which are feelings generated by work and excessive work. Conclusion: It can be concluded that feelings generated by work and excessive work predict anxiety and depression, thus the present research helps to broaden knowledge on work addiction, promoting a healthy lifestyle and prevent absenteeism. Show more

Keywords: Workaholism, health, stress, depression, anxiety

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203411

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 779-788, 2021

Authors: Le Floch, T. | Nadeau, S. | Morency, F. | Landau, K.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Airplane de-icing technicians work from either an open-basket or closed-basket. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to identify the tasks that have an influence on the physical fatigue of open-basket aircraft de-icing technicians. METHODS: In a Canadian airport during the winter of 2016–2017, a field study was conducted in which the heart rate of 12 volunteer participants was collected. The data was analyzed along with the 22 tasks that make up the activity of open-basket aircraft de-icing. For each participant, the mean absolute cardiac cost per task was compared. The evolution of the cardiac …signal based on the resting heart rate and steady state limit was also characterized. RESULTS: According to the cumulative results fatigue occurs for periodic tasks as well as double tasks. More precisely, the most physically fatiguing tasks are spraying de-icing and anti-icing fluids, moving the basket and truck, as well as tactile control and de-icing quality control at ground level. CONCLUSIONS: Similar studies would need to be conducted in other aircraft de-icing facilities to improve the generalization of the results. Show more

Keywords: Anti-icing, aviation safety, ergonomics, heart rate, physical fatigue, open-basket de-icing tasks

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203412

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 789-796, 2021

Authors: Liu, Yao-Zhong | Wang, Yu-Jie

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Self-control is an important factor in predicting employees’ organizational citizenship behavior, but previous studies have not examined the internal mechanism by which self-control affects organizational citizenship behavior. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to explore the relationship between self-control and employees’ organizational citizenship behavior and to test the mediating effects of vocational delay of gratification and job satisfaction. METHODS: Participants were 474 full-time employees (187 male, 287 female) from different companies in South China. They answered online self-report questionnaires that assessed self-control, vocational delay of gratification, job satisfaction, and organizational citizenship behavior. Path analyses were conducted …and a bootstrap technique was used to judge the significance of the mediation. RESULTS: The results showed that high self-control employees were more willing to engage in citizenship behavior that benefitted their organizations and colleagues, and the chain mediating effect of vocational delay of gratification and job satisfaction between self-control and organizational citizenship behavior was significant. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide insights to management regarding the mechanism to promote and maintain employees’ pro-organizational behavior. Show more

Keywords: Self-regulatory, pro-organizational behaviors, future orientation, career satisfaction, chain mediating effect

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203413

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 797-806, 2021

Authors: Pinel-Jacquemin, Stéphanie | Althaus, Virginie | Boissel, Anne

Article Type: Review Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To address the quality of life of patients in Permanent Vegetative or Minimally Conscious States, the occupational health of those around them must also be taken into account. OBJECTIVE: By analyzing how the available scientific literature has addressed this issue, this study seeks to better understand how caring for these patients affects healthcare professionals’ psychological and health status. METHODS: We identified and selected 15 publications from both Anglophone and Francophone databases, i.e., Cairn , Francis , HAL , PsycINFO , PubMed , ResearchGate and ScienceDirect . RESULTS: The reviewed publications and studies …highlight the difficulties healthcare professionals face with regard to the relationship with patients and their families. Two studies in particular suggest that the difficulties these professionals experience daily can lead to burnout. Other potential burnout factors include the healthcare profession category, the work environment, lack of training and the time spent working with this specific group of patients. CONCLUSIONS: Our literature review highlights the institutional and personal resources that may prevent these occupational risks. It also provides avenues for future research. Show more

Keywords: Care givers, nurses, occupational health, Permanent Vegetative State, Minimally Conscious State

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203414

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 807-820, 2021

Authors: Kumar, Priyan Malarvizhi | Pandey, Hari Mohan | Srivastava, Gautam

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203415

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 821-823, 2021

Authors: Zheyuan, Cui | Rahman, Md Arafatur | Tao, Hai | Liu, Yao | Pengxuan, Du | Yaseen, Zaher Mundher

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increasing use of robotics in the work of co-workers poses some new problems in terms of occupational safety and health. In the workplace, industrial robots are being used increasingly. During operations such as repairs, unmanageable, adjustment, and set-up, robots can cause serious and fatal injuries to workers. Collaborative robotics recently plays a rising role in the manufacturing filed, warehouses, mining agriculture, and much more in modern industrial environments. This development advances with many benefits, like higher efficiency, increased productivity, and new challenges like new hazards and risks from the elimination of human and robotic barriers. OBJECTIVES: …In this paper, the Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration Model (AHRCM) approach is to enhance the risk assessment and to make the workplace involving security robots. The robots use perception cameras and generate scene diagrams for semantic depictions of their environment. Furthermore, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have utilized to develop a highly protected security robot based risk management system in the workplace. RESULTS: The experimental results show that the proposed AHRCM method achieves high performance in human-robot mutual adaption and reduce the risk. CONCLUSION: Through an experiment in the field of human subjects, demonstrated that policies based on the proposed model improved the efficiency of the human-robot team significantly compared with policies assuming complete human-robot adaptation. Show more

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, semantic model, industrial robot, ICT

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203416

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 825-834, 2021

Authors: Fu, Hui | Zhang, Yahong | Subbareddy, Rama | Vadivel, Thanjai

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Employers must provide their workers with a safe working environment. Violence at the workplace is considered to pose risks for mental health. However, it is rarely investigated whether or not violence at the workplace in a setting can further increase the risk of mental disorders among employees. Risk assessment of workplace violence is still a major challenge for law enforcement, mental health, and other professionals. These critical and specific evaluations need an innovative approach. OBJECTIVES: In this paper, the Optimized Grey Dynamic System Theory (OGDST) is used to analyze work-related incidents and hazard assessment. The forecasting model …is built using annual data sets of work-related incidents. RESULTS: Research shows that aggressive psychological behavior often precedes the physical abuse of the workplace, whereas employers often ignore signs of warning even when identified by employees. Effectiveness tests demonstrate the efficiency of these suggested models. CONCLUSION: The results convey information supporting the conceptualization and assessment of models of workplace violence as a phenomenon arising from negative physical and psychological experiences of individuals at the workplace. Show more

Keywords: Dynamic system, psychological behavior, risk assessment, law enforcement

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203417

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 835-843, 2021

Authors: Wei, Hongbo | Rahman, Md Arafatur | Hu, Xu | Zhang, Lin | Guo, Lieyan | Tao, Hai | Salih, Sinan Q

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The selection of orders is the method of gathering the parts needed to assemble the final products from storage sites. Kitting is the name of a ready-to-use package or a parts kit, flexible robotic systems will significantly help the industry to improve the performance of this activity. In reality, despite some other limitations on the complexity of components and component characteristics, the technological advances in recent years in robotics and artificial intelligence allows the treatment of a wide range of items. OBJECTIVE: In this article, we study the robotic kitting system with a Robotic Mounted Rail Arm …System (RMRAS), which travels narrowly to choose the elements. RESULTS: The objective is to evaluate the efficiency of a robotic kitting system in cycle times through modeling of the elementary kitting operations that the robot performs (pick and room, move, change tools, etc.). The experimental results show that the proposed method enhances the performance and efficiency ratio when compared to other existing methods. CONCLUSION: This study with the manufacturer can help him assess the robotic area performance in a given design (layout and picking a policy, etc.) as part of an ongoing project on automation of kitting operations. Show more

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, routing technology, robotic kitting, flexible robot

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203418

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 845-852, 2021

Authors: Tao, Hai | Rahman, Md Arafatur | AL-Saffar, Ahmed | Zhang, Renrui | Salih, Sinan Q. | Zain, Jasni Mohamad | Al-Hajri, Al-Anood M.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nowadays, workplace violence is found to be a mental health hazard and considered a crucial topic. The collaboration between robots and humans is increasing with the growth of Industry 4.0. Therefore, the first problem that must be solved is human-machine security. Ensuring the safety of human beings is one of the main aspects of human-robotic interaction. This is not just about preventing collisions within a shared space among human beings and robots; it includes all possible means of harm for an individual, from physical contact to unpleasant or dangerous psychological effects. OBJECTIVE: In this paper, Non-linear Adaptive …Heuristic Mathematical Model (NAHMM) has been proposed for the prevention of workplace violence using security Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC). Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) is an area of research with a wide range of up-demands, future scenarios, and potential economic influence. HRC is an interdisciplinary field of research that encompasses cognitive sciences, classical robotics, and psychology. RESULTS: The robot can thus make the optimal decision between actions that expose its capabilities to the human being and take the best steps given the knowledge that is currently available to the human being. Further, the ideal policy can be measured carefully under certain observability assumptions. CONCLUSION: The system is shown on a collaborative robot and is compared to a state of the art security system. The device is experimentally demonstrated. The new system is being evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. Show more

Keywords: Human-robot collaboration, psychology, cognitive science, collaborative robot

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203419

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 853-861, 2021

Authors: Yu, Ke | Zhang, Liyun | Zhang, Yanling | Yu, Qian | Li, Xiaohong | Krishnamoorthy, Sujatha

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Robots communicate with the physical world program with the mechanic’s simulations. They recommend that people-to-people robotics will prepare for cognitive models. Presently, there is a considerable concern for greater flexibility and efficiency in the scope of human-robot interfacing collaboration across hospitals. Nevertheless, interfacing is still in its infancy in manufacturing; industrial practitioners have many questions and doubts about the efficiency of the device and the health of human operators. OBJECTIVES: Therefore, research on processes and methods of design is required to ensure that the intended human-computer interaction-based workstations effectively meet system performance, human safety, and ergonomics standards …for realistic applications. This study provides a design process for a workstation appropriate for occupational health and safety. This article outlines the perspectives learned from incorporation into the preparation and operation of robotics of digital cognitive models. RESULTS: This ends with an overarching game-theoretical model of contact and analyses how different approaches contribute to effective communicating activities for the robot in its interaction with people. CONCLUSION: The new feature of this design process is the approach for testing alternative workstation designs, taking into account efficiency and safety features with computer simulations. Show more

Keywords: Cognitive model, digital technology, computer interface, ergonomics standards

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203420

Citation: Work, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 863-870, 2021