Structural equation modeling of office environment quality, sick building syndrome, and musculoskeletal complaints on aggregate satisfaction of office workers

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effects of office environment quality (OEQ), sick building syndrome (SBS), and musculoskeletal complaints on aggregate office satisfaction level using the structural equation. A questionnaire survey targeting 483 office workers of 18 public agencies was conducted and surveyed on workers’ characteristics (gender, age, work experience, work hours, and computer time of day), OEQ satisfaction level (temperature and humidity, lighting, noise, and air quality), SBS frequency (eye, noise, throat, skin, and headache), musculoskeletal complaints intensity (neck, shoulder, arm, wrist, waist, and leg), and aggregate office satisfaction level. As a result of the model using the structural equation, the level of OEQ on temperature and humidity, noise, and air quality directly affect the level of SBS frequency. Also, the OEQ level indirectly affects both musculoskeletal complaints’ intensity and aggregate office satisfaction level via the level of SBS frequency. Thus, providing pleasant office environments can be an effective measure to enhance office workers’ satisfaction, because workers’ levels for musculoskeletal complaints and aggregate office satisfaction depend on OEQ and SBS levels.

Structural equation modeling of work-related conditions on safety perception and safety education in waste and recycling collectors

“…Safety climate is associated with safety behaviors on the job, worker’s characteristics, working conditions, safety management system and organizational factors (Auyong et al, 2016; Champoux and Brun, 2003; Mullan et al, 2015; Nordlöf et al, 2015; Sørensen et al, 2007; Sutalaksana et al, 2016; Zohar, 2010). Some studies have been conducted to analyze a causal relation between safety-related factors using a structural equation model (Kim et al, 2017; Shin et al, 2018; Snyder et al, 2011; Stave et al, 2006).…”

Survey datasets on sick building syndrome: Causes and effects on selected public buildings in Lagos, Nigeria

“…The sample frame consists of 76 valid questionnaires comprising 30 bank staffers and 46 worshipers. Recent studies [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] have documented the negative effects of sick building syndrome on human health across climes. The survey instrument was administered by hand and consists of four parts.…”

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

“…Respondents tend to complain about headaches and eye irritation after working a day at the office [29,36]. Another study in the office setting also said nose and throat irritation are the most common SBS symptom [34]. However, a study shows that nose irritation was the least reported SBS symptom at the office [38].…”