Exploring the Impact of Workload And Fatigue on Work Productivity Among Workers of the Makassar New Port Toll Access Road Project

Abstract

Objective: Fatigue is a combination of a decline in mental and physical performance that leads to lower morale and subsequently lower productivity at work. This study attempts to ascertain the impact of workload and weariness on job productivity in Makassar New Port Toll Access Road Project construction workers. Method: The research design was a cross sectional study with a sample size of 146 workers selected by accidental sampling. Chi-square test was used to examine the acquired data in univariate, bivariate, and multivariate settings utilizing path analysis. Results: Then, it results showed that there is a relationship between physical workload and productivity (p=0.003), mental load affects work productivity (p=0.007), work fatigue affects work productivity (p=0.045), physical workload affects work fatigue (p=0.016), mental load on work fatigue (p=0.046). Based on the intervening test, physical workload has a direct effect on work productivity through job fatigue (p=0.003), mental load has a direct effect on work productivity through job fatigue (p=0.007) and physical workload has an indirect effect on work productivity through job fatigue (p=0.031), mental load has an indirect effect on work productivity through job fatigue (p=0.026). Conclusion: Furthermore, there is a significantly impacted by workload and work exhaustion. More investigation is being done on additional variables that may impact output at work. Implication of the research: This research can contribute to increasing public awareness of existing hazards that can impact health and productivity in the workplace. The results of this study can help employees and the general public by educating them about the elements that can lead to excessive workload, job burnout and reduced work productivity. Originality: This journal presents a study of physical and mental workloads on productivity in toll road construction workers. considering that previous studies have mostly discussed factory workers or employees, there are very few discussions in the construction sector regarding physical and mental loads simultaneously. This study discusses the relationship between physical and mental loads on productivity either through fatigue or not. these findings explain the importance of maintaining physical and mental health for construction workers so that workers remain productive at work.