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ERIC Number: EJ665099
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
The Physical Demands and Ergonomics of Working with Young Children.
Gratz, Rene R.; Claffey, Anne; King, Phyllis; Scheuer, Gina
Early Child Development and Care, v172 n6 p531-37 Dec 2002
Examines the physical demands and ergonomic concerns within child care settings. Discusses problem areas and ergonomic recommendations for room design and staff training. Presents important implications for writing job descriptions, determining essential job functions, orienting and training staff, and committing to improving the child care work environment. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education, Human Factors Engineering, Job Training, Occupational Information, Occupational Safety and Health, Physical Activity Level, Work Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Job Characteristics; Job Expectations; Job Scope