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Document ID (ISN)28823
CIS number 78-587
ISSN - Serial title 0143-5353 - Occupational Safety and Health
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
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
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Mental stress and burnout
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Psychological factors
Workers' participation