Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region

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Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region

Journal Article (2016)

Author(s)

Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios (Universidad del Norte, Queensland University of Technology)

Laura Patricia Martínez-Buelvas (Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar)

José David Hernández-Kligman (Universidad del Norte)

Jaime Andrés Escobar-Osorio (Universidad del Norte)

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Ergonomics Productivity Musculoskeletal disorders Occupational diseases Work conditions

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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.redin.n81a07 Final published version

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Publication Year

2016

Language

English

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Issue number

81

Volume number

2016

Pages (from-to)

73-80

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159

Abstract

Deficient work conditions have been linked with an epidemic of injury and illness in low and middle-income countries. A group of 22 companies from different sectors was selected in order to carry out a diagnosis related to work conditions in Colombia. To do so, an instrument was designed based on the International Labour Organization (ILO) standards. This information allowed identifying potential problems in work conditions such as work environments, physical load, noise and social welfare. Some low cost measures were discussed as suggestions to improve work conditions. Such measures are expected to generate both an increase in productivity and an enhancement in the employees' attitude.