Impacts of ergonomic risk factors on the well-being and innovation capability of employees in the manufacturing industry.

Shemelis Nesibu Wodajeneh, Daniel Kitaw Azene, Eshetie Berhan, Kassu Jilcha Sileyew
Author Information
  1. Shemelis Nesibu Wodajeneh: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
  2. Daniel Kitaw Azene: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
  3. Eshetie Berhan: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
  4. Kassu Jilcha Sileyew: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

Abstract

. Although various studies have examined the relationship between ergonomic factors and employee well-being, the impacts of ergonomic factors on workers' capability for innovation have not yet been studied in the manufacturing industry. This study advances understanding of the relationship between ergonomic risk factors and employees' capability to innovate and to feel good at work in the manufacturing sector. . The analysis uses the structural equation modeling technique based on cross-sectional data collected from 200 experienced workers in manufacturing industries using self-administered close-ended questionnaires. . Findings from this research show that the main ergonomic factors influencing the well-being and innovation capability of employees in the manufacturing industry are neutral awkward posture, psychological risk factors and effective utilization of information and communications technology infrastructures. Thus, ergonomic factors are significantly correlated to the innovation capability of employees. . As there have been no studies addressing the integration of ergonomic risk factors and the capability for innovation of employees in the manufacturing industry, this study provides a unique contribution to the body of knowledge. Further research is also required to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship among components of each ergonomic risk factor, and the well-being and innovation capability of employees.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Ergonomics
Manufacturing Industry
Risk Factors
Male
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Surveys and Questionnaires
Middle Aged
Occupational Health
Posture

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