Ergonomics in total quality management : how can we sell ergonomics to management?

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<abstract>The objetive of this paper is to describe how and why ergonomics should be promoted in total quality management (TQM). Ergonomics and TQM activities are compared. An approach is proposed to apply ergonomics in TQM using ergonomics circles. An ergonomics improvement team consisting of safety and health personnel, processes using a low-cost approach. It was found that applying ergonomics using ergonomics circles as quality circles in TQM was effective in improved safety</abstract>
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<text>Vol. 48, nº 5, 15 April 2005 ; p. 547-558</text>
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