Maria Lindholm

Maria Lindholm is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Faculty of Management and Business, Tampere University. Her research focuses on occupational health and safety (OSH), particularly in healthcare and manufacturing sectors, emphasizing risk assessment frameworks, ergonomic standards, and emerging challenges like climate change impacts. She has published extensively on home care worker safety, safety culture development, and future-proofing occupational safety practices.

Key research themes include:

• OSH risks in non-traditional work environments (e.g., clients’ homes)
• Risk assessment tools and self-evaluation methodologies
• Human factors and ergonomics in business education
• Cross-sectoral safety challenges (healthcare, rail transport, manufacturing)

Her work often integrates qualitative reviews, case studies, and systematic analyses to address practical industry needs. Notable contributions include developing safety frameworks for home care personnel and evaluating occupational hazards in SMEs.