Ergonomics vs economics in the construction logistics: a case study from the “Hexagon Construction” company in Poland

• Autorzy: Matiringe Ronald Kwadzayi , Płaza Grażyna

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DOI

10.30657/pea.2022.28.49

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The purpose of this study was to analyse the relationship between the aspects of ergonomics and economics in the construction industry. Ergonomic cost calculation mainly as a result of down time due to accidents and incidents was evaluated. The impact of ergonomics intervention on construction economic in the logistics network was also determined. This impact was simulated using an annual total of accidents for the year 2021. Organizations, particularly businesses, must implement ergonomics diagnosis measures in order to reduce occupational hazards and accidents in their supply chain. Ergonomics measures are implemented to reduce and eliminate workplace accidents, but most manufacturing companies and employers overlook this aspect because it is seen as an expense. The case study was performed in Hexagon Steel Construction company. This is due to the fact that such a business operative is responsible for a wide range of activities in the logistical network, from manufacturing to warehousing and distribution, and finally to final structure installation on the construction site.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomics; economics; construction accident; safety work

PL

ergonomia; ekonomia; wypadki budowlane; bezpieczeństwo pracy

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Stowarzyszenia Menedżerów Jakości i Produkcji
• Czasopismo: Production Engineering Archives
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 28, Iss. 4
• Strony: 398--406
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Matiringe Ronald Kwadzayi

• Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Poland

autor

Płaza Grażyna

• Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Poland; Tel.: + 48 322777305/ [phone]

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).