Human Factors and Ergonomics in Latin American Countries Developments, Applications and Approaches

Section 1: Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Contexts

·         Chapter One: Analyzing ICU Nursing Workload Using System Dynamics Modeling

Elizabeth Pérez, Juan Sebastián Jaén Posada and Yordán Rodríguez

·         Chapter Two: A Comprehensive Ergonomic Model to Reduce Risk in Maxillofacial Surgery Training

Moisés Adolfo Solorio Benítez, Mildrend Ivett Montoya Reyes, Gabriela Jacobo Galicia, Ismael Mendoza Muñoz and Olivia Yessenia Vargas Bernal

·         Chapter Three: TAPTE MODEL: Ergonomics in Pregnant Workers

Carolina Rodríguez-Herrera and Eduardo Cerda-Díaz

·         Chapter Four: Usability/Accessibility of a Free Online Telepsychology Intervention by Patients and Trained Psychotherapists in Mexico

Esteban Eugenio Esquivel Santoveña, Lorena Alejandra Flores Plata, Anabel de la Rosa Gómez and Pablo D. Valencia

Section 2: Ergonomics and Accessibility in Technology and Education

·         Chapter Five: Ergonomic Approach for Describing the User Experience (UX) in Elder Adults While Interacting with the Graphical Use Interface (GUI) of a Fintech Application

Juan Ángel Vargas, Fernanda Maradei and Luis Eduardo Bautista

·         Chapter Six: Usability of Teaching Resources Used by Students with Visual Disabilities Based on Improvements in Their Accessibility Characteristics and Interface Design

Ana Paula Díaz Pinal and Elvia Luz González-Muñoz

·         Chapter Seven: Usability in Product Design: Critical Factors and Regional Research Trends

Mayra Ivette Peña Ontiveros, Cesar Omar Balderrama-Armendariz, David Cortes Saenz, Aide Arecely Maldonado‑Macías and
Juan Luis Hernández Arellano

Section 3: Physical Ergonomics and Workplace Health

·         Chapter Eight: Impact of Prolonged Standing on Musculoskeletal Health in Colombian Workers

Jonathan Osorio-Vasco and Yordán Rodríguez

·         Chapter Nine: Determination of Hand Anthropometric Equivalence and Grip Strength between Campeche and Yucatán Populations

Mayra Pacheco-Cardín and Juan Luis Hernández Arellano

·         Chapter Ten: Comparative Ergonomic Analysis of the Mechanical Demand Imposed by the Order-Picking Activity in Distribution Centers with Different Levels of Mechanization

Fernanda Maradei, Shyrle Berrio, Oscar Bernal and Leonardo Quinatana

·         Chapter Eleven: Taxonomy, Applications, and Future of Passive Exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges

Pablo Antonio Muñoz Gutiérrez, Juan Luis Hernández Arellano and David Cortés Sáenz

Section 4: Psychosocial and Organizational Ergonomics

·         Chapter Twelve: Obsessive Passion at Work and Its Effect on Stress and Burnout

María Marisela Vargas-Salgado, Aurora Irma Máynez-Guaderrama, Erwin Adán Martínez-Gómez and Virginia Guadalupe López‑Torres

·         Chapter Thirteen: Employee Well-being through Leadership 4.0 and Empowerment in the Mexican Industry 4.0

Berenice García-Vázquez, Aurora Irma Máynez-Guaderrama and  Gabriela Jacobo-Galicia

·         Chapter Fourteen: Effects of Mental Workload on University Faculty Members at a Higher Education Institution in Mexico

Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas, José Ángel Díaz‑Alcaraz,
Guadalupe Hernández‑Escobedo, Aide Aracely Maldonado‑Macías,
Jorge Luis García‑Alcaraz and David Antonio Manjarrez‑Zazueta

·         Chapter Fifteen: Ergonomic Approach to Restore Organizational Climate and Teamwork Potential in a Restructuring Context

Denis I. Chávez

·         Chapter Sixteen: A Descriptive Study of Companies' Management Perspective on the Critical Success Factors of Ergonomics Programs and Their Benefits in the Manufacturing Industry in Mexico

Julio César Ramos Rodríguez and Aidé Aracely Maldonado-Macías

·         Chapter Seventeen: Psychosocial Risk of Working Time Organization, Organizational Environment, and Lack of Control over Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-Pandemic among University Teachers: A Case Study

Mónica Gabriela Gutiérrez-Hernández, Aide Aracely Maldonado‑Macías,
Bertha Ivonne Sánchez Luján and Cesar Omar Balderrama‑Armendariz

·         Chapter Eighteen: Is Burnout Leading to Quiet Quitting, Counterproductive Performance, and Ultimately Turnover Intention? Study in the Mexican Export Manufacturing Industry

Aurora Máynez-Guaderrama and Judith Cavazos-Arroyo

Section 5: Macroergonomics and Policy

·         Chapter Nineteen: Applying Conjoint Analysis to Assess Ergonomists' Preferences for Range of Motion Categories and Associated Ergonomic Risk Levels in Posture Evaluation

Patricia Eugenia Sortillón González, Aide Aracely Maldonado‑Macías, David Sáenz‑Zamarrón, Juan Luis Hernández Arellano and Enrique Javier De la Vega Bustillosal

·         Chapter Twenty: Ergonomic Intervention Experiences for the Strengthening of Forest Fire Coordination and Control Centers

Maureira C. Fabiola, Meyer C. Felipe, Espinoza B. Jorge, Chávez M. Francisca, vand Farías A. Marcelo

·         Chapter Twenty-One: A Macroergonomic Approach to Calculating the Optimal Workforce

Igor Bello

·         Chapter Twenty- Two: Understanding and Managing Human Error in Manufacturing Environments

Yaniel Torres and Carlos Real

·         Chapter Twenty-Three: Informal Work of Indigenous Women: Characterization of Street Vending in Quito

Caridad González-Maldonado

·         Chapter Twenty-Four: Analysis of Laws and Regulations Related to Ergonomics and Human Factors in Latin American Countries

Aide Aracely Maldonado‑Macías, Mauricio Santos Morales,
Andrés Arce Guadalupe, Martín Rodríguez and Daniel Lizama Álvarez 

Biography

Dr. Aide Aracely Maldonado Macías is currently a full-time Professor-Investigator at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) and was the President of the Mexican Ergonomics Society (2022–2024), as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Latin-American Ergonomics Union. Her research interests include evaluation and ergonomic design, cognitive ergonomics, anthropometric studies, and studies on work-related stress. Additionally, she focuses on Ergonomic Evaluation for the Supply Chain, Critical Success Factors for Ergonomics implementation, Multicriteria and Multi-attribute decision-making, utilizing fuzzy logic and axiomatic design, as well as ergonomic evaluation for the selection of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT), and Structural Equation Modeling.  She has also collaborated on other books and book chapters. She received the 2018 State Science and Technology Award and the “Chihuahuense Destacada” distinction in the field of science in Mexico. She is recognized as an investigator SNI 2 by the National Science and Technology Institute.

Yordán Rodríguez, PhD, CPE, is a Full Professor and Senior Researcher at the National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Colombia. Additionally, he is the CEO of Ergoyes, a startup dedicated to advancing ergonomics through digital and AI technologies.

Dr. Rodríguez holds a PhD in Ergonomics and Master’s degrees in Human Resource Management and Occupational Risk Prevention. He has authored over 60 scientific publications and delivered more than 150 invited lectures at international congresses. He holds the Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) designation from the BCPE and serves on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Professional Ergonomics (FPE) in the USA. Furthermore, he is a Full Member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and an Honorary Member of the Chilean Foundation for Patient Safety.

He is a recipient of the Cuban Academy of Sciences National Award and the HFES International Ergonomics Month Competition award.

Dr. Juan Luis Hernández Arellano is a Distinguished Professor and Researcher at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), where he specializes in the critical fields of ergonomics and occupational health. With a robust academic background culminating in a PhD, he is recognized as a Level 1 member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) and possesses the PRODEP profile, highlighting his commitment to high-quality education and scientific production.

Dr. Hernandez has contributed extensively to the discipline through impactful research focused on advanced ergonomic design, industrial risk assessment, and comprehensive occupational safety strategies. His work primarily aims to optimize human well-being and system performance in complex environments. Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, he also serves as the Founder and CEO of ErgoTech Mexico. In this executive role, he leads initiatives to implement ergonomic solutions in the industry, demonstrating a unique balance of academic rigor and entrepreneurial leadership.