Factors Shaping Ergonomic Strategy Effectiveness in Steel Manufacturing: A Panacea for Sustainable Implementation
Abstract
This study investigates the factors shaping the effectiveness of ergonomic strategies in steel manufacturing and their implications for sustainable implementation. Focusing on four major factories in Southwest Nigeria, the research explores key ergonomic challenges, assesses the performance of existing interventions, and identifies organizational and contextual drivers of success. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 266 workers and analyzed with SPSS. Findings reveal that inadequate lighting (68.8%), poor workstation design (62.8%), and insufficient breaks (57.1%) are major ergonomic challenges. While strategies like ergonomic chairs, sit-stand desks, and improved lighting showed moderate effectiveness, low awareness (58.6%) and lack of regular assessments limit their impact. Critical enablers of strategy adoption include management support, funding, technological access, and employee feedback. The study concludes that sustainable ergonomic practices require more than isolated interventions they demand institutional commitment, ongoing training, and a participatory approach. These insights can guide policy and organizational efforts to embed ergonomics into Nigeria’s steel industry sustainably.
Keywords
Ergonomics, Steel Manufacturing, Strategy Effectiveness, Sustainable Implementation, Workplace Safety, Nigeria
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IRE Journals:
Ojediran I. A. , Ajayi O. O.
"Factors Shaping Ergonomic Strategy Effectiveness in Steel Manufacturing: A Panacea for Sustainable Implementation" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 1829-1843
IEEE:
Ojediran I. A. , Ajayi O. O.
"Factors Shaping Ergonomic Strategy Effectiveness in Steel Manufacturing: A Panacea for Sustainable Implementation" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
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