Assessment Of Workspace Design Strategies, Space Adequacy, And Staff Productivity in Selected Paint Factories in Southwest Nigeria

References

[1] Abdullah Y, Abdal-Rhman. (2019). Paints Industry: Raw materials and unit operations and Equipment and Manufacturing and Quality tests.

[2] Abhishek J., and RajbirBhatti and Harwinder S., (2014). Improving Staff and Manpower Productivity by Plant Layout Improvement Proceedings of 2014 RAECS UIET Panjab University Chandigarh, 978-1-4799-2291-

[3] Adeyemi, A. R., and Olajide, J. (2019). Safety and compliance in Nigerian manufacturing: Challenges and solutions. African Journal of Safety Science, 6(3), 22-35.

[4] Ahmad, N. and Jamin, A. and Mayang, R. and Ismail, S. and Sakarji, R. and Mohd Z. (2020). The Importance of Office Layout for Staff Productivity. Dinamika Pendidikan. 15. 164-171. 10.15294/dp.v15i2.26081.

[5] Al-Bayati and Al-Zubaidy S S (2021). A study to improve plant layout design for minimizing production costs. 4th International Conference on Engineering Sciences (ICES 2020) IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1067/1/012096 1

[6] Ajayi, O.O, Joseph J.O, Okanlawon, S.A and Odunjo, O.O (2015). Assessment of the impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on Nigerian Construction Workers. International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management Vol.3, No.3, pp.69-84, Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (www.eajournals.org) 69 ISSN 2055-6578(Print), ISSN 2055-6586(online)

[7] Ajayi, O. O., and Thwala W.D. (2015) Developing an Integrated Design Model for Construction Ergonomics in Nigeria Construction Industry. (Eds) African Journal of Applied Research (AJAR) Journal, Vol.1, No.1 ISSN 2408-7920

[8] Akinlolu M. K. (2024). Evaluation of space adequacy and its impact on users' experiences in the art Exhibition Centre in Nigeria. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation ISSN (online): 2582-7138 Impact Factor: 5.307 (SJIF) Volume: 05

[9] Akshay D. W., and Achal S. S. (2017) Productivity Improvement by Optimum Utilization of Plant Layout: A Case Study International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072

[10] Anderson, D. M. (2020). Design for manufacturability: how to use concurrent engineering to rapidly develop low-cost, high-quality products for lean production. Productivity Press.

[11] Anucha W., Phichit K., Patcharee D. and Wisitsree W. (2011). Analysis Plant Layout Design for Effective Production Proceeding of the International Multi Conference of Engineering and Computer Scientist 2 0985.

[12] Barlow, P., Lyons, S., Nolan, A. (2021). How Perceived Adequacy of Open Public Space Is Related to Objective Green Space and Individuals’ Opinions of Area-Level Quality. Sustainability. 13:8516.

[13] Bendul, J. C., & Blunck, H. (2019). The design space of production planning and control for industry 4.0. Computers in Industry, 105, 260-272.

[14] Boles, M., Pelletier, B. and Lynch, W. (2004). “The relationship between health risks and work productivity”, Journal of Occupational and Environment Medicine, 46(7), 737-745 Evidence from Islamic Banks of Karachi.

[15] Castro, Maria de Fátima and Mateus, Ricardo and Bragança, Luís. (2013). Space design quality and its importance to sustainable construction: the case of hospital buildings.

[16] Cipto R. Y., and Neni T. (2020). Layout Planning Floor Production Bread Factory using Systematic Layout Planning Methods. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Halal Industries (JIEHIS) E-ISSN 2722-8142 JIEHIS Vol. 1 No.1

[17] Dhayal P., and, Bandana J. (2023). Indoor Visual Comfort: A Review of Factors andAssessments. International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements. 10.38-59. 10.61275/ISVSej-2023-10-11-03.

[18] Gogi i., Rohit S., Kiran K., and Suhail M. (2014). Efficiency Improvement of a Plant Layout. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology ISSN: 2319-8753 Vol. 3, Issue 4.

[19] Hamed, S. A., Hussain, M. R. M., Jani, H. H. M., Sabri, S. S. S., & Rusli, N. (2023). The impacts of physical workplace environment (PWE) on employees productivity. International Journal of Business and Technology Management, 5(4), 369-376.

[20] Koirala R., and Nepal A. (2022). Literature Review on Ergonomics, Ergonomics Practices, and Staff Performance. Quest Journal of Management and Social Sciences. 4.273-288.10.3126/qjmss.v4i2.50322.

[21] Kovács, G. (2020). Combination of Lean value-oriented conception and facility layout design for even more significant efficiency improvement and cost reduction. International Journal of Production Research, 58(10), 2916-2936.

[22] Lušetić, T. and Trstenjak, M and Ćosić, P. (2018). ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF WORKPLACE.

[23] Ibrahim, S. B. (2021). The influence of aesthetic design on workplace productivity in Nigeria. Journal of Architectural Psychology, 11(1),63-77.

[24] Ivanov-Kostetskyi, S. (2021). Architectural Environmental, And Process Flow in Constructing Modern Factories for Manufacturing Eco-Friendly Furniture. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1203, No. 2, p. 022100). IOP Publishing.

[25] Maganha, I., Silva, C., & Ferreira, L. M. D. (2019). The layout design in reconfigurable manufacturing systems: a literature review. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 105(1), 683-700.

[26] Margherita P, Stefano C, Marcello P. (2017). The Benefits of Human-centred Design in Industrial Practices: Re-design of Workstations in Pipe Industry, 27th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM2017, Modena, Italy Volume 11, Pages 1247-1254, ISSN 23519789,

[27] Muhammad F.S., Muhammad R.Z.,(2016). Office Design and its impact on staff’ productivity: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2016 335ISSN 2250-3153 www.ijsrp.org

[28] Muralidar, Manivel and Siddarth, Sedhu and Krishna, Arjun. (2019). Ergonomic Considerations for Design of Industrial Workstation: A Review. International Journal of Engineering and Technology. 4. 276-281.

[29] Nnezi U., and Olasupo, O., and Adesina, J. (2018). Users’ Perception and Evaluation Of Campus Eco-Open Spaces At The University Of Lagos, Akoka Campus, Nigeria.49-59. 10.2495/ARC180051.

[30] Ogundele, H. (2001). Challenges and prospects of physical development control. A case study of festac town Lagos Nigerian. African Journal of political science and international relations. 6(2): 65 – 77.

[31] Okpala C., and Chikwendu, and Chukwumuanya E. (2016). Plant Layouts' Analysis and Design. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology. VII. 201-206.

[32] Olufunsho A., (2014). Occupational Hazards and Safety Measures Amongst the Paint Factory Workers in Lagos, Nigeria, Safety and Health at Work, Volume 5, Issue 2, , Pages 106-111, ISSN 2093-7911, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2014.02.001.

[33] Pearly S., Chacko, G., Paul N., Ramanathan, H., (2019) Facility Layout Improvement For Enhancing Productivity: An Application Of Systematic Plant Layout. International Journal - VALLIS AUREA • Volume 5 • Number 2 • Croatia, December 2019 UDK 338.518; DOI 10.2507/IJVA.5.2.1.62

[34] Preto, S., and Caramelo G. C., (2019). Lighting in the Workplace: Recommended Illuminance (lux) at Workplace Environs. 10.1007/978-3-319-94622-118.

[35] Pimpong, M. (2023). Work Environmental Factors and its Impact on Staff Productivity: The Mediating Role of Staff Commitment. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. 4. 916-935. 10.38159/ehass.2023482.

[36] R.D. Vaidya, P. N. Shende, N. A. Ansari, S. M. Sorte (2013). Analysis Plant Layout for Effective Production. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-2,

[37] Riyad H., and Kamruzzaman R., and Subrata T. (2014). Increasing Productivity through Facility Layout Improvement using Systematic Layout Planning Pattern Theory. Global Journal of Researches in Engineering: J General Engineering Volume 14 ISSN: 2249-4596 and Print ISSN: 0975-5861.

[38] Saari, L.M., and Judge, T.A. (2004).: Staff attitudes and job satisfaction. Hum. Resour. Manag. 43(4), 395–407

[39] Saaid, M and Ayob, M and Yunus, A and Razali, Abdul and Maarof, K. (2018). The Challenges of Space Management in Higher Education Institution. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 429. 012102. 10.1088/1757-899X/429/1/012102.

[40] Shubham B and Prasad D, (2016), “Optimization of Plant Layout Using SLP Method”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5, Issue 3.

[41] Smita G.,and Deepak R., and Bipin S., and Anurag S. and Bhaskar K., (2018). Productivity Improvement in Industry using 5s Technique and Plant Layout. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education (IJMRME) Impact Factor: 7.315, ISSN (Online): 2454 – 6119 (www.rdmodernresearch.org) Volume 4, Issue 1, 161

[42] Sonali S (2016). A Study on Impact of Workplace Design on Staff’s Productivity in Selected It Companies in Pune Region. International Journal of Business and General Management (IJBGM) ISSN(P): 2319-2267; ISSN(E): 2319-2275 Vol. 5

[43] Strategosinc (2014). “Designing Workcells and Micro layouts”

[44] Subodh B, and Kuber S.S. (2014). Productivity Improvement in Plant by Using Systematic Layout Planning (Slp) - A Case Study of Medium Scale Industry. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308

[45] Tarro, L., Llauradó, E., Ulldemolins, G., Hermoso, P., & Solà, R. (2020). Effectiveness of workplace interventions for improving absenteeism, productivity, and work ability of employees: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(6), 1901.

[46] Tiusanen, R. (2014). An approach for the assessment of safety risks in automated mobile workmachine systems. Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology, Tampere University of Technology

[47] Waghmare S. N., Sirsat P. M., Sakhale C. N., Awatade S. M. and Shelare S. D. (2017). A Case Study on Improvement of Plant Layout for Effective Production International. Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN (P): 2249-6890; ISSN (E): 2249-8001Vol. 7, 155-160 © TJPRC Pvt. Ltd.

[48] Vaidya, R. D. Shende P. N., Ansari, N. A. Sorte S. M. (2013). Analysis Plant Layout for Effective Production international Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-2, Issue-3, February 2013 500

[49] Vivekanand G., Rohith D., Shashi K., Suhail M. (2014). Efficiency Improvement of a Plant Layout. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology ISSN: 2319-8753

[50] Wiendahl .H., Reichardt .N. (2015) Handbook factory planning and design.: ISBN: 9783662463918 Pg:513

[51] Zumi H. (2013). The role of ergonomics in occupational health, past and future. J UOEH;35 Suppl:127-31.

@article{1720231,
      author = {BOLAJI Emmanuel Oluwasina, Makinde O. O, Alao Richard},
      title = {Assessment Of Workspace Design Strategies, Space Adequacy, And Staff Productivity in Selected Paint Factories in Southwest Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {1},
      pages = {3989-4004},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1720231.pdf},
      abstract = {Workspace design and space adequacy are essential determinants of operational efficiency and employee productivity in manufacturing industries. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how these factors influence staff productivity in Nigeria's paint manufacturing sector. This study assessed workspace design strategies, space adequacy, and their impact on staff productivity in selected paint factories in Southwest Nigeria. A quantitative research design was adopted, and primary data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 114 respondents drawn from eight (8) purpose-built paint factories using a multistage sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, weighted mean scores, and adequacy indices. The findings revealed that 59.6% of the respondents were male, while 39.5% were technicians and 67.5% were married. The evaluation of current workspace design strategies produced an overall Workspace Design Strategy Index (ECDSSPFI) of 3.82, indicating that existing design strategies generally supported workflow efficiency and staff productivity. The assessment of space adequacy recorded an overall Space Adequacy Index (ASAIISPSPFI) of 3.69, with collaboration space (mean = 4.10) and workspace layout minimizing unnecessary movement (mean = 3.91) receiving the highest ratings. Conversely, ergonomics (mean = 3.61), temperature control (mean = 3.51), storage provision (mean = 3.47), and workspace size contribution to productivity (mean = 3.46) were identified as areas requiring improvement. The study concludes that effective workspace design strategies and adequate space allocation positively influence staff productivity in paint factories. It recommends periodic workspace evaluations, ergonomic improvements, enhanced environmental conditions, and optimized spatial planning to improve productivity and employee well-being.},
      keywords = {Workspace Design, Space Adequacy, Staff Productivity, Paint Factories, Manufacturing Industry, Southwest Nigeria.},
      month = {July},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1720231}
  }