The effect of a work-conditioning programme on manual labourers in South African industry

Scott, Pat

doi:10.1016/s0169-8141(98)00033-x

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“…This research also concludes that ergonomics is the solution to many problems; it helps to improve productivity, product quality, and employee morale. This finding is confirmed by many other researchers, such as Hendrick (2000), Kogi and Sen (1987), Scott (1999), Scott and Ramabhai (2000), Shahnavaz (1989), and Wisner (1976, 1985, 1989). Appropriate remedial actions resulting from support of the management finally brought results through an LCS ergonomics intervention method.…”

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Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Wong

Richardson

2010

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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This article examines two manufacturing lines producing semiconductors using different technology concepts, namely Conventional Line (CL) and Lean Production Line (LPL). Both lines manufacturing the same products were compared using various factors, including working conditions, task risks and dangers of the job, and physical body stress. Ergonomic approaches were adopted in the investigation of the two lines. Survey questionnaires were administered to 30% of the workers, and multiple statistical tests were used to determine crucial predictors and to investigate the interactions between the factors. This research has shown that improved ergonomics factors will lead to better working conditions and thus increased job satisfaction. The observed ergonomic differences of these two production lines are compared, and appropriate managerial remedial action is recommended. The interventions to both the lines should reduce accident rates, minimize waste of resources, improve work effectiveness, and provide a better working environment that enhances employees' morale and maximizes productivity and profits. C

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Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Wong

Richardson

2010

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“…The field is not well recognized by name, either [3]. Creating ergonomics awareness in those countries is the main aim of ergonomists who try to improve the work environment [6,7]. Different models and methods for building vision and developing a change programme have been presented in the literature [8,9].…”

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Participatory Ergonomics Intervention in an Industrially Developing Country—A Case Study

Helali

Lönnroth

Shahnavaz

2008

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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In industrially developing countries, a few ergonomists have directed great efforts towards developing ergonomics awareness among managers and workers in organizations. There is little research on the degree of their success, though. Furthermore, access of organizations to ergonomics knowledge is usually very difficult, especially in industrially developing countries. Thus, building ergonomics awareness is certainly the first phase of the process. Three companies from one industry (44 people: 14 females and 30 males) participated in a project aimed at improving their work system. At the beginning, we needed to create a common goal and ensure participation with appropriate ergonomics tools. The findings of this study were the key issue for the ergonomics intervention (i.e., a shared vision, awakened need of change and learning). Further, to build ergonomics awareness and develop a continuous learning process in the company, it was necessary to use more ergonomics tools through workers' participation in different workplaces.

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The effect of a work-conditioning programme on manual labourers in South African industry

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

Participatory Ergonomics Intervention in an Industrially Developing Country—A Case Study

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