6 research outputs found
Development of a survey instrument for measuring workers satisfaction on usability of manual handling equipments at the warehouse: a pilot study
Scientific evidence show that manual handling devices are one of the
effectives controls that can lower the physical demands of manual material handling
(MMH) activities. Incidence and severity of the musculoskeletal injuries might
happen to workers while company’s productivity, product quality, and overall busi�ness competitiveness also will be affected. However, few studies had been done
regarding on manual handling devices provided in the industries especially in term
of user satisfaction on the usability of the devices when performing their job and task.
The aim of this study is to develop a survey instrument for the evaluation of worker
satisfaction on usability of manual handling device among warehouse worker in
manufacturing industry. A set of questionnaires was developed which consist of three
sections; demographic profile of respondent, work nature and discomfort survey and
worker satisfaction on the usability of the manual handling devices. The content of the
questionnaire was derived through extend literature reviews and expert’s opinions.
A pilot study was conducted at four manufacturing companies in their warehouse’s
operation. The reliability and validity of the instrument were determined through
Cronbach’s Alpha, face validity and content validity. Cronbach’s Alpha values for
each section of the questionnaire range from 0.937 and 0.961 while the value for
Cronbach’s Alpha for all 35 standardized items is 0.921. The finding shows that the
survey instrument has face and content validity at acceptable level. In conclusion,
finding indicated that this instrument had acceptable and adequate reliability and validity to meet its objectives. The survey instrument now ready to be distributed in
larger data sets
The evaluation of workers satisfaction on usability of manual handling equipment among warehouse workers in Malaysia
Numerous researchers have found that heavy physical demand and improper posture
when performing the tasks in various sectors such as manufacturing and warehouse
might contribute to the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) especially when the tasks
involving lifting, pushing and pulling activities. In order to reduce high risk manual
handling activities, effectives and usable manual handling equipment (MHE) should
be introduce to lower the physical demand of manual material handling (MMH) acti�vities. However, most of the MHE studies previously is not really focus on usability
evaluation. So, this study intends to evaluate the usability of current MHE used
in manufacturing warehouse operation in term of efficiency, comfortability, energy
expenditure, safety aspect, design, productivity, effectiveness and user friendliness. A
usability survey was conducted among warehouse workers in manufacturing com�pany at southern region of peninsular Malaysia. Besides that, the prevalence of
backpain among the warehouse workers was measured through Modified Nordic
Discomfort Assessment tools that are incorporate in the usability survey. Result for the
most least agreement in user usability for pallet jack was energy expenditure (3.73),
efficiency (3.96) and comfortability (3.99); for load carrying cart was energy expen�diture (3.62), design (3.74) and comfortability (3.90); for forklift was comfortability
(3.87), design (3.93) and safety (4.08); for pallet stackers was energy expenditure (3.79),
design (3.82) and user friendliness (3.82); for conveyor system was productivity (3.50),
comfortability (4.00) and safety (4.00). It was also found that the highest prevalence
of MSDs among warehouse workers was lower back, followed by legs (left and right)
and shoulders (left and right). In conclusion, most MHE available in manufacturing
warehouse operation lacking in term of energy expenditure, efficiency, comfortability,
design and user friendliness. It is clear that the first stage in design criteria for MHE
should be developing an understanding of the user usability requirement to ensure
the aids are suitable for the tasks
How young children learn independent asthma self-management: a qualitative study in Malaysia
Objective We aimed to explore the views of Malaysian children with asthma and their parents to enhance understanding of early influences on development of self-management skills. Design This is a qualitative study conducted among children with asthma and their parents. We used purposive sampling and conducted focus groups and interviews using a semi-structured topic guide in the
participants’ preferred language. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, entered into NVivo and analysed using a grounded theory approach. Settings We identified children aged 7–12 years with parent-reported, physician-diagnosed asthma from seven suburban primary schools in Malaysia. Focus groups and interviews were conducted either at schools or a health centre. Results Ninety-nine participants (46 caregivers, 53 children) contributed to 24 focus groups and 6 individual interviews. Children mirrored their parents’ management of asthma but, in parallel, learnt and gained confidence to independently self-manage asthma from their own experiences and self-experimentation. Increasing
independence was more apparent in children aged 10 years and above. Cultural norms and beliefs influenced children’s independence to self-manage asthma either directly or indirectly through their social network. External influences, for example, support from school and healthcare, also played a role in the transition. Conclusion Children learnt the skills to self manage asthma as early as 7 years old with growing independence from the age of 10 years. Healthcare professionals should use child-centred approach and involve schools to facilitate asthma self-management
and support a smooth transition to independent self management
Modeling and simulation of the supersonic jet nozzle for oxygen injection system at electric arc furnace
Development of a survey instrument for measuring workers satisfaction on usability of manual handling equipments at the warehouse: a pilot study
Scientific evidence show that manual handling devices are one of the effectives controls that can lower the physical demands of manual material handling (MMH) activities. Incidence and severity of the musculoskeletal injuries might happen to workers while company’s productivity, product quality, and overall business competitiveness also will be affected. However, few studies had been done regarding on manual handling devices provided in the industries especially in term of user satisfaction on the usability of the devices when performing their job and task. The aim of this study is to develop a survey instrument for the evaluation of worker satisfaction on usability of manual handling device among warehouse worker in manufacturing industry. A set of questionnaires was developed which consist of three sections; demographic profile of respondent, work nature and discomfort survey and worker satisfaction on the usability of the manual handling devices. The content of the questionnaire was derived through extend literature reviews and expert’s opinions. A pilot study was conducted at four manufacturing companies in their warehouse’s operation. The reliability and validity of the instrument were determined through Cronbach’s Alpha, face validity and content validity. Cronbach’s Alpha values for each section of the questionnaire range from 0.937 and 0.961 while the value for Cronbach’s Alpha for all 35 standardized items is 0.921. The finding shows that the survey instrument has face and content validity at acceptable level. In conclusion, finding indicated that this instrument had acceptable and adequate reliability and validity to meet its objectives. The survey instrument now ready to be distributed in larger data sets