Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/4151
Title: An effective ergonomic programme to improve performance in the packaging industry
Authors: Dewa, Mendon
Ramdass, Kemlall 
Roopnarain, Riashna
Keywords: Scientific ergonomic programme;Ergonomic Factors;Risk Assessment
Issue Date: 23-Jun-2022
Publisher: PONTE
Source: Dewa, M., Ramdass, K. and Roopnarain, R. 2022. An effective ergonomic programme to improve performance in the packaging industry. International Journal of Sciences and Research, 78(2): 1-14 (14).
Journal: International Journal of Sciences and Research, Vol. 78, Issue 2 
Abstract: 
The packaging industry in South Africa is devoid of effective ergonomic programmes due to poor implementation thereby leading to failure to yield realisable benefits for the implementing firms. The study aims to develop an effective SEP that focuses on improving the firm's overall performance through synchronisation of the ergonomic programmes with the firm's business strategy. A quantitative research methodology with a questionnaire as the research instrument was adopted for this study. A quantitative research methodology was adopted to elicit information from the employees at a liquid packaging company in South Africa. A sample of 70 employees from engineering and production departments was used. The research findings demonstrated that several factors hindered the effective implementation of ergonomics in the packaging industry, and these include awareness in the subject of ergonomics, job task design, human-computer interaction, disconnection between organisational strategies and employees, as well as poor implementation of physiological and anthropometric factors. An effective ergonomic programme that incorporated systems engineering risk assessment methodology, was developed, embracing a probability of occurrence matrix, ratings of criticality and rating of consequences. It was recommended that the organisation should train the employees on ergonomics best practices to create an effective programme that will eliminate operational gaps and lead to enhanced organisational performance.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/4151
ISSN: 0032-423X
0032-6356 (Online)
Appears in Collections:Research Publications (Engineering and Built Environment)

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