Human-Centered Safety and Ergonomic Design for Women in High-Risk Industrial Occupations: A Systematic Review Within Intelligent Systems Context

Aytac S., AKALP H. G., YAMANKARADENİZ N., Arlı N. B.

Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International, AHFE International, ss.432-443, 2026 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.54941/ahfe1007102
  • Yayınevi: AHFE International
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.432-443
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Ergonomic design, High-risk occupations, Industrial sectors, Occupational health and safety, Psychosocial hazards, Smart systems, Women workers
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Women’s participation in high-risk sectors such as mining, construction, transportation, and healthcare continues to increase, yet industrial safety and ergonomics remain dominated by gender-neutral design assumptions. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on physical, psychosocial, and organizational challenges faced by women in hazardous environments through a human-cantered systems lens. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 24 peer-reviewed studies (2010–2025) from Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed were analyzed. The literature highlights exposure to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), PPE mismatch, postural load, and inequitable access to safety resources. Thematic analysis reveals that ergonomic inequalities intersect with exclusion from safety training and organizational barriers in risk management. Findings underscore the need for interdisciplinary approaches integrating ergonomics, intelligent systems, and gender studies to enable safer and more inclusive workplaces for women in high-risk occupations.