Ergonomic problems and stress among workers in a manufacturing company
Ergonomics is one of the most important elements which influence both the productivity and the quality of workers’ output.Avoidance of the ergonomic consideration while designing the work and work process increases stress among workers. The main purpose of this paper is to identify the relationship...
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Universiti Utara Malaysia
2015
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/21251/1/IJMS%2022%202%202015%2017%2031.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/21251/ http://ijms.uum.edu.my/images/pdf2/vol22no22015/2jims222.pdf |
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| Summary: | Ergonomics is one of the most important elements which influence both the productivity and the quality of workers’ output.Avoidance of the ergonomic consideration while designing the work and work process increases stress among workers. The main purpose of this paper is to identify the relationship between ergonomic factors and stress among manufacturing workers.This quantitative research was conducted in Bangi, Selangor.A total of 100 completed questionnaires were used in the data analysis process. Findings show that work design, work process design, working hours, and workload have significant and positive relationships on stress among the respondents. |
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