Zahra Rahimi 
, Negar Safarpour , Ali Salehi sahlabadi , Narges Asadi , Hojatollah Hossainian , Mohsen Pousadeghian *1
, Negar Safarpour , Ali Salehi sahlabadi , Narges Asadi , Hojatollah Hossainian , Mohsen Pousadeghian *1
1- , poursadeghiyan@gmail.com
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Background and Objectives: Ergotoxicology overcomes the limitations of traditional industrial toxicology by analyzing the triad of human, chemical, and workplace interactions. Through the application of modern technologies and ergonomic design, it delivers a more holistic risk assessment and implements practical measures to mitigate chemical exposure.
Materials and Methods: This review study was conducted through a systematic search of international databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) and Persian databases (SID, Magiran) for articles published from 1990 to 2025. The search strategy included a combination of keywords and articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then the extracted data were categorized and clarified through thematic analysis.
Results: Based on studies conducted, the application of Ergotoxicology can be stated in 4 areas, which are: 1. Design of the Ergotoxicological workplace: from hazard identification to control, 2. Design of tools and equipment to reduce exposure to chemicals, 3. Ergonomic evaluation of package transfer systems to reduce chemical contamination in hospitals, and 4. Application of the 5S system in Ergotoxicology to reduce exposure to chemicals.
Conclusion: Studies show that reducing exposure to toxic substances is not possible with personal protective equipment alone, and that the use of engineering controls and ergonomic design of processes is essential. This approach leads to reduced chemical exposure, increased safety and productivity in industries, and improved management of hazardous substances in hospitals.
Materials and Methods: This review study was conducted through a systematic search of international databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) and Persian databases (SID, Magiran) for articles published from 1990 to 2025. The search strategy included a combination of keywords and articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then the extracted data were categorized and clarified through thematic analysis.
Results: Based on studies conducted, the application of Ergotoxicology can be stated in 4 areas, which are: 1. Design of the Ergotoxicological workplace: from hazard identification to control, 2. Design of tools and equipment to reduce exposure to chemicals, 3. Ergonomic evaluation of package transfer systems to reduce chemical contamination in hospitals, and 4. Application of the 5S system in Ergotoxicology to reduce exposure to chemicals.
Conclusion: Studies show that reducing exposure to toxic substances is not possible with personal protective equipment alone, and that the use of engineering controls and ergonomic design of processes is essential. This approach leads to reduced chemical exposure, increased safety and productivity in industries, and improved management of hazardous substances in hospitals.
Article number: 7
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Chemical agents
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