Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region

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 th...

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Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal disorders
Occupational diseases
Productivity
Work conditions
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title Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
spellingShingle Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal disorders
Occupational diseases
Productivity
Work conditions
title_short Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
title_full Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
title_fullStr Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
title_full_unstemmed Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
title_sort Work conditions assessment in manufacturing organizations in the colombian caribbean region
dc.subject.keywords.none.fl_str_mv Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal disorders
Occupational diseases
Productivity
Work conditions
topic Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal disorders
Occupational diseases
Productivity
Work conditions
description 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.
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