Document ID (ISN) | 28823 |
CIS number |
78-587 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0143-5353 - Occupational Safety and Health |
Year |
1977 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
McKinnon R. |
Title |
Job enrichment and its implications for safety. |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1977, Vol.7, No.10, p.8-10. Illus. |
Abstract |
This article considers the boredom and frustration of assembly line work as a cause of serious industrial hazards, and reports on job enrichment efforts undertaken in a car and truck manufacturing plant in Sweden (new plant and equipment costing tens of millions of kronor; workers' participation in decision-making; practical examples of work humanisation, etc.). Description of a new multi-cornered, 2-level plant at Kalmar, with a total floor surface of some 40,0002, but incorporating the atmosphere of a number of small workshops on account of its hexagonal shape. Other aspects considered: reduction in noise levels (mean: 65dB(A)); role of the new assembly wagon, replacing the former fixed-speed assembly line; reduction in psychological stress, etc. |
Descriptors (primary) |
monotonous work; motor vehicle industry; stress factors; humanization of work |
Descriptors (secondary) |
description of equipment; job dissatisfaction; workers' participation; work design; noise control |
Document type |
- |
Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry Psychological factors Workers' participation Mental stress and burnout
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