WORK ENVIRONMENT Flashcards
- It contributes to job satisfaction.
- It consists of the working of the working conditions of the employees in the organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
refers to illumination, noise, color, vibration, temperature, cleanliness and atmospheric conditions.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
is deemed as the most important aspect in the employee’s physical work environment. (Brown & Ghiselli, 1948)
ILLUMINATION
simply an unwanted sound.
Noise
caused by machines or people inside the organization. It can be controlled.
Internal noise
caused by factors outside. Such as factories, railway lines, traffic. This noise is not in one’s control.
External noise
ear muffs or ear plugs sound-proof walls, double doors and glass pane windows. It is all should be use.
Prevention
the circulation of air in the work area.
VENTILATION
direction of flow of heat.
Temperature
moisture or water vapor content in the air.
Humidity
the circulation of air
Air flow
5S OF JAPAN
Sorting
Set in Order
Shining and Sweeping
Standardizing
Sustain
If work is automatic and repetitive type, it is produces effective results, but is distracting with mental work and concentration is required.
MUSIC
- is a discipline that aims to improve socio-technical system by considering how human operators interact with:
• Technologies (1e machines)
• Environment
ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY
defined as the scientific study of the relationship between man and his working environment.
ERGONOMICS OR HUMAN ENGINEERING