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Use of a Validated Risk Perception Questionnaire for the Inclusion of People with Hearing Impairments in a Productive Environment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The inclusion of people with hearing impairments in logistics environments is a topic of increasing importance, especially when considering the promotion of diversity and accessibility in the workplace. The use of a risk perception questionnaire can represent an effective tool to identify barriers and challenges faced by these workers. The questionnaire covers several aspects, including communication between employees, the adequacy of visual signage, workplace safety and the accessibility of tools and equipment. The responses collected help to understand how people with hearing impairments perceive the risks inherent in their work activities, as well as to identify possible deficiencies in the training and awareness of their coworkers. Analysis of the data collected by the questionnaire allows companies to develop specific strategies and actions to improve inclusion, such as inclusive training, adaptation of the physical environment and implementation of auxiliary technologies. In this way, these actions not only contribute to a safer and more productive work environment, but also value diversity and the unique contribution that each worker can make to the logistics sector.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22060884

Authors: Aline Sias Franchini, Antonio Augusto de Paula Xavier, André Luiz Soares

Institution: Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016