Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Although increased attention has been focused on the relationship between occupational health and productivity, solid scientific data on this topic are sparse. The purpose of the present case study was to assess the relationship between productivity and work environment in a storage building. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was implemented as an intervention consisting of the renovation of a harbor storage facility. The study design consisted of a single group of employees working in the storage hall. The physical and chemical factors, perceived environment, and labor productivity were measured before and after the renovation. RESULTS:As a result of the renovation, thermal conditions, air quality, and lighting conditions improved notably. In addition, the employees' subjective evaluations showed the significant decrease in dissatisfaction ratings. The direct measure for the labor productivity, expressed as zinc tons/work-hour (tn) increased about 9% after the renovation. DISCUSSION:We conclude that increased productivity is most likely related to the combined effect of the improved work environment, i.e., better thermal climate, reduced contaminant concentrations, and better lighting conditions.
journal_name
Am J Ind Medjournal_title
American journal of industrial medicineauthors
Niemelä R,Rautio S,Hannula M,Reijula Kdoi
10.1002/ajim.10119subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2002-10-01 00:00:00pages
328-35issue
4eissn
0271-3586issn
1097-0274journal_volume
42pub_type
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