A Conceptual Model of Work Productivity Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Industrial Repetitive Task

Abstract:

The performance of workers is a very important factor that could affect the overall productivity result. In the industrial repetitive task, the performance of direct workers has a significant impact on the work productivity. In this kind of task, the work productivity loss is not only seen from time loss but also due to functional incapacity of the workers. The workers are present at work but functionally limited due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). There are various studies which have reported on the effects of WMSDs on the work productivity, but few attempts have been made to investigate the relationship. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of work productivity associated with WMSDs as an aid to identify the relationship between the risks of WMSDs and the work productivity. The knowledge on the relationship is important to reduce the risk of WMSDs and at the same time can optimize the work productivity. A conceptual model of work productivity associated with WMSDs in the industrial repetitive task was developed based on the review on the existing models and theories. The factors involved in the model were discussed. The factors involved were work-related physical risk factors, muscle fatigue, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and work productivity.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 845)
• Pages: 623-626
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.845.623
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Nurhayati Mohd Nur*, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Mahidzal Dahari
• Keywords: Repetitive Task, Work Productivity, Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD)

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