2009
DOI: 10.3844/ajassp.2009.1731.1741
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Thermal Comfort Assessment and Optimization of Environmental Factors by Using Taguchi Method

Abstract: Problem statement:The objective of this study was to determine the dominance effects of environmental factors such as Illuminance (lux), relative humidity (%) and WBGT (°C) on the operators' productivity at Malaysian automotive industry. Approach: One automotive parts assembly factory had been chosen as a subject for the study. The subjects were workers at the assembly section of the factory. The environment examined was the Illuminance (lux), relative humidity (%) and WBGT (°C) of the surrounding workstation … Show more

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“…Workplace environmental conditions, such as humidity, indoor air quality and acoustics have significant relationships with workers' satisfaction and performance (Phadke, 1989;Tarcan et al, 2004). One of the dominant factors that can contribute to the productivity at the body assembly production line is WBGT values inside the factory (Ismail et al, 2009). These factors need to be adjusted to get the best ratio will increase the rate of comfort in workplace.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Workplace environmental conditions, such as humidity, indoor air quality and acoustics have significant relationships with workers' satisfaction and performance (Phadke, 1989;Tarcan et al, 2004). One of the dominant factors that can contribute to the productivity at the body assembly production line is WBGT values inside the factory (Ismail et al, 2009). These factors need to be adjusted to get the best ratio will increase the rate of comfort in workplace.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A lot of researchers therefore applied Taguchi Quality Engineering to the studies. Ismail et al [10] utilized Taguchi methods for optimizing thermal comfort evaluation and environmental factors to ensure the effects of environmental factors of luminance (lux), relative humidity (%), and WBGT ( ∘ C) on the productivity of mobile manufacturers in Malaysia. Chlela et al [11] simplified the design process to design low energy consumption buildings.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Of course, there are limits to which a work environment can be relaxed through humor or any other device. Work environments are primarily task oriented and their raison d'etre is to realize high levels of output, usually with a view to maximizing profit (Ismail et al, 2009). But employees whose relations are very constrained or who feel overly monitored can shirk or feel intimidated in such a way that productivity falls.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%