A Comprehensive Evaluation of Job Rotation: Biomechanical Risk, Body Discomfort, and Psychosocial Demands

Rungere, A. C. , Dondi, R. , Bellacov, M. , Omoifo-Irefo, M. , Taheri, A. , Ahire, H. , Nguyen, A. , Vence, S. E. , Kotowski, S. , Gallagher, M. J. , Jorgensen, K. G.

Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Published online on April 01, 2026

Abstract

Human Factors, Volume 68, Issue 9, Page 1129-1147, September 2026.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a large set of specific job rotation schemes in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to workers.BackgroundJob rotation is one of the administrative controls promoted to reduce MSD risk, yet its ...