Improving productivity through work environment, training, health and safety


Siregar L. A. S., Suhendra A. A., Kamil A. A.

International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, cilt.13, sa.3, ss.357-370, 2020 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.357-370
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Environment, Health, Productivity, Safety, SEM, Training
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2020 Primrose Hall Publishing Group.Productivity is a measure of the achievement of a company's set targets and goals. It is an important means of monitoring improvement so that the company's objectives can be obtained effectively and efficiently. This study aims to analyse i) the influence of the work environment on work safety, ii) the influence of the work environment on occupational health, iii) the effect of training on work safety, iv) the effect of job training on occupational health, v) the effect of work safety on work productivity and vi) the influence of work health on productivity. The object of this research was conducted in a bag manufacturing industry located in the Bandung Regency, Indonesia. The data used was derived from a questionnaire taken by 120 respondents employed in the production division. The data were analysed statistically using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) method. The results of the analysis, showed the indicator value for the relationship; the working environment variable for work safety, the training variable for occupational health, the work environment variable for occupational health, the job training variable for work safety, the work safety variable for work productivity, and the occupational health variable for work productivity. The highest indicator value for the work environment was 0.63 and was described as pleasantly coloured and decorated according to the needs of the employees. The highest score for job training was 0.81 which delivered training material that was easily understood. The highest value for the work safety variable was 0.74 with the provision of labour protection tools. The highest value for occupational health is 0.69 with the existence of adequate facilities. The highest value for work productivity is 0.75, which showed that employees were responsible for their work. The variable that most influenced work productivity was the work safety variable.