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Fransman, W. (author), Otten, W. (author), Marquart, H. (author), Preuhs, K. (author), Willemsen, J. (author), Boumann, H. (author), Gerritsen, R. (author)Objectives: Within the chemical legislation, REACH was implemented in order to improve safe working conditions with hazardous substances. Literature and real-life experiences by those concerned have shown that there are still gaps with a need for improved risk communication. This study elaborated on how information provided by REACH is...article 2023
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Meima, M.Y. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Ziniel, G. (author), Breindl, G. (author)The Roadmap on Carcinogens aims to create awareness on occupational exposure to carcinogens, and ultimately provide innovative approaches to reduce exposure. One of the challenges of this roadmap (Challenge 4.2) is to get more grip on carcinogens created as a by-product during a work process, so called processgenerated carcinogens (PGCs). As...report 2023
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Meima, M.Y. (author), Fransman, W. (author)The Roadmap on Carcinogens aims to create awareness on occupational exposure to carcinogens, and ultimately provide innovative approaches to reduce exposure. One of the challenges of this roadmap (Challenge 4.3) is to gather results, bring together stakeholders and promote the development of SWPs. The current report aims to summarize the status...report 2023
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Das, D. (author), Zoomer, T. (author), van Dam, L. (author), van der Torre, W. (author), Kool, L. (author), Preenen, P.T.Y. (author)Rapid developments in digital technology are changing the world of work. Organisations are collecting more data about work processes, which can be used to automate tasks, but also to manage workers. The practice of using data collection and algorithms to manage workers is, in general, called algorithmic management. It is becoming more prevalent,...public lecture 2023
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Cillekens, B. (author), van Eeghen, E. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Coenen, P. (author)Purpose. This study aimed to investigate changes in physical work demands in association with self-rated health and musculoskeletal symptoms. Methods. Data from five waves over the period 2019–2021 of the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey COVID-19 were available for 7191 participants aged 19–64 years who worked (partly) on-site during at...article 2023
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de Vries, A.W. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author), Krause, F. (author)Positive effects of arm support exoskeletons in reducing the shoulder load, have been reported mainly from laboratory studies. However, for exoskeletons to provide worker support in practice, they need to be accepted as well. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain insight into the user experience and attitude towards exoskeleton use, in relevant...bookPart 2022
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van de Ven, D. (author), Robroek, S.J. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), van Zon, S.K. (author), Brouwer, S. (author), Ots, P. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Schuring, M. (author)Objectives: This study assessed the associations of (1) within-individual improvements and (2) within-individual deteriorations in working conditions, health behaviour and body mass index (BMI) with changes in work ability and self-rated health among workers. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: The Netherlands. Participants: Persons in...article 2022
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Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), in der Maur, M. (author), Bouwens, L. (author), Wonder, W. (author), de Vroome, E. (author), Hooftman, W. (author)Each year, TNO and Statistics Netherlands monitor the employment status of the Dutch workforce with the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey (NWCS). The NWCS is an annual survey conducted amongst a new group of representatives from the workforce in the Netherlands. The NWCS follows changes in the work and working conditions of people in the...report 2022
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van Zon, S.K.R. (author), Ots, P. (author), Robroek, S.J.W. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Brouwer, S. (author)Background: This study aims to examine whether the presence of chronic diseases or multimorbidity moderates the associations between psychosocial working conditions and work exit through unemployment, work disability or early retirement. Methods: Data from Lifelines (n=55 950), a prospective population-based cohort study, were enriched with...article 2022
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van de Ven, D. (author), Robroek, S.J.W. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Schuring, M. (author)Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the extent to which physical and mental health and body mass index (BMI) changed before, during and after becoming unemployed or employed, and whether these associations differ across psychosocial and physical working conditions. Methods Participants from seven waves (2010–2017) of the Dutch longitudinal...article 2022
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Baltrusch, S. (author), Krause, F. (author), de Vries, A.W. (author), van Dijk, W. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author)In this review we address the human in human robot collaboration (HRC). Although there are different hypotheses on potential effects of HRC on job quality, defined as the quality of the working environment and its effect on the employee's well-being, a comprehensive theory is still lacking. How does HRC influence job quality on an individual...article 2022
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Otten, W. (author), Marquart, H. (author), Preuhs, K. (author), Willemsen, J. (author), Boumann, H. (author), Gerritsen, R. (author), Fransman, W. (author)Presently, there is a lack of knowledge on the effectiveness of the information exchange on safe use conditions up and down the supply chain. The aim of the present research project CEFIC LRI B23 was to provide a substantial contribution to the knowledge needed to optimize information exchange on safe use conditions, specifically under REACH....report 2022
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Koster, J. (author)Elsbeth de Korte promoveerde op 22 april jongstleden op Exploring persuasive technology in the context of health and wellbeing at work aan de TU Delft/Industrial Design Engineering. Ze verdedigde haar proefschrift voor een lege zaal; de toehoorders volgden haar elders via een livestream. De paranimfen zaten voor de deur in een versierde...article 2021
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de Korte, E.M. (author)We are not able to imagine life without technology. We use technology for almost every task in our daily life and also in the work setting, technology is everywhere around us. Developments in ICT have brought about many changes in work, and these changes will continue as technology evolves. In her thesis, Elsbeth de Korte explores the potential...doctoral thesis 2021
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Zoomer, T. (author), Bouwens, L. (author), van de Ven, H. (author), Beckers, D. (author), Hooftman, W. (author), Oude Hengel, K. (author)Working from home during COVID-19: a descriptive study on the changes in working conditions and health. This study provides an overview of the changes in working conditions and health of home workers in the Netherlands between 2019 (pre COVID-19) and July 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Moreover, this descriptive study examined if these...article 2021
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Dhondt, S. (author), Oprins, E. (author), Zon, R. (author), van der Plaat, A. (author)Over the past decade, the social issues and working conditions of Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) and Engineering Staff (ATSEP) in the Air Traffic Management industry (ATM) have been affected by growing air traffic. This study provides a clear landscape of current and future social issues and working conditions of ATCOs and ATSEPs in the EU Member...report 2021
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Schram, J.L.D. (author), Robroek, S.J.W. (author), Ots, P. (author), Brouwer, S. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), van Zon, K.R. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author)Objectives To investigate the relation between changes in working conditions and exit from paid employment among workers with a chronic disease. Methods Six waves from the longitudinal Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation (2010–2016), enriched with tax-based employment information from Statistics Netherlands (2011–2017),...article 2020
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Meima, M. (author), Kuijpers, E. (author), van Berg, C. (author), Kruizinga, A. (author), van Kesteren, N. (author), Spaan, S. (author)This report is the final output of a major project that was commissioned to address exposure to biological agents in the workplace and the related health effects. The study included a scientific literature review, interviews with experts, focus group sessions and a stakeholder workshop. The report presents a consolidated summary of the outcomes...report 2020
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Spaan, S. (author), Miedema, M.C. (author)The Flying Food initiative creates employment and access to affordable proteins by setting up a new, inclusive value chain of crickets for human consumption in Africa. Over the last 5 years, the Flying Food project successfully established rearing, processing and retailing of crickets in Kenya and Uganda through an international public private...report 2020