Working Environment Conditions Research Articles

Life-cycle integrity design method considering load robustness of offshore oil and gas equipment: SCSSV as a case study

Components that are vulnerable to the external environment and harsh working conditions easily fail during their life cycle under variable loads of offshore oil and gas equipment. The reliability of the system in the life cycle is reduced, various risks are increased, and substantial maintenance costs are generated. However, the current reliability-based design optimization method has difficulty meeting the situation that the life cycle is taken as the time dimension of design considering reliability, risk, and maintenance. To solve the problem, a life cycle integrity design optimization method considering robustness is proposed. A simplified integrity model is established through random load sampling and global sensitivity analysis. A multiobjective particle swam hierarchical optimization algorithm is proposed, in which hierarchical optimization order is determined by the priority of objectives, and the optimization design with structural integrity as the optimization objective is completed. The method is applied in the design of pressure pipeline of all-electric surface-controlled subsurface safety valve system.

"But at a certain point, the lights literally went out": A qualitative study exploring midlife women's experiences of health, wellbeing, and functioning in relation to paid work.

In the Netherlands, the fact that midlife women constitute a considerable segment of the working population is relatively new. Generally paid work contributes to midlife women's wellbeing, but they also report health challenges, such as work-related fatigue and the menopause. The objective of this study is to understand how midlife women themselves perceive their health, wellbeing, and functioning in relation to paid work. In this exploratory qualitative study, 28 women participated in five ethnically homogeneous focus group discussions (FGDs). De FGDs were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA. We identified exhaustion as central to our analysis. During midlife, exhaustion seems to occur once a certain limit has been reached, both physically and mentally, with women feeling to have reached the end of their rope. Besides obvious physiological challenges, we identified two major themes in which we discuss challenges both in paid work and private life: (1) work environment and working conditions, and (2) burdens in private life. Participants took various measures to manage and try to reduce exhaustion, including finding a new job or negotiating different job tasks, and reducing work hours. This study indicates that the extent to which women experience exhaustion is associated with challenges in both paid work and private life. The underlying processes do not seem to reflect individual problems, but reflect a complex set of factors at the structural level. Nevertheless, women take several individual measures to reduce their exhaustion, including reducing their participation in paid work.

Performance of General Bureau Civil Servants in The Regional Secretariat of North Sulawesi Province

The aim of this research is to describe, interpret and analyze the performance of Civil Servants (PNS) in the Administration Sub-Section for Leadership and Expert Staff of the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of North Sulawesi Province seen from the aspects of Employee Performance Targets (SKP), Discipline and the application of Civil Service principles State (ASN) "BerAKHLAK" (Service Oriented, Responsible, Competent, Harmonious, Loyal, Adaptive and Collaborative). The research method applied is a descriptive qualitative approach using observation, interview, and document analysis techniques. The research results revealed a performance gap among civil servants, where some succeeded in achieving satisfactory results while others did not meet expectations. Factors such as effective training, motivation, conducive work environment, and reward and punishment systems were identified as important determinants in achieving optimal performance. The obstacles faced involve the quality and quantity of Human Resources (HR), with uncertainty that all civil servant members can contribute collectively. Therefore, a more thorough and objective performance measurement approach is needed. This research suggests an increase in the implementation of intensive training, improvements in the motivation system through structured rewards, evaluation of work environment conditions, as well as collaborative efforts with external parties to enrich technological understanding and skills.

Protocol for an observational study of working conditions and musculoskeletal health in Swedish online retail warehousing from the perspective of sex/gender and place of birth.

European and International sustainable development agendas aim to reduce inequalities in working conditions and work-related health, yet disparate occupational health outcomes are evident between both men and women and domestic- and foreign-born workers. In Sweden, major growth in online retail warehousing has increased occupational opportunities for foreign-born workers. The rapid change has left research lagging on working conditions, i.e., employment conditions, facility design, work organisation, physical and psychosocial work environment conditions, and their effects on worker health. Further, no known studies have considered patterns of inequality related to these factors. The overall aim of this study is to describe working conditions and musculoskeletal health in online retail warehousing, determine the extent to which differences exist related to sex/gender and place of birth (as a proxy for race/ethnicity), and examine factors at the organisational and individual levels to understand why any differences exist. Three online retail warehouses, each employing 50-150 operations workers performing receiving, order picking, order packing and dispatching tasks will be recruited. Warehouses will, to the extent possible, differ in their extent of digital technology use. Employment conditions, facility design (including digital tool use), work organisation, physical and psychosocial work environment conditions and worker health will be assessed by survey, interview and technical measurements. Analysis of quantitative data stratified by sex and place of birth will consider the extent to which inequalities exist. Focus group interviews with operations employees and in-depth interviews with managers, union and health and safety representatives will be conducted to assess how employee working conditions and musculoskeletal health are related to inequality regimes of sex/gender and/or race/ethnicity in organisational processes and practices in online retail warehousing. The study is pre-registered with the Open Science Framework. This study will describe working conditions and health in online retail warehouse workers and consider the extent to which patterns of inequality exist based on sex/gender and place of birth.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISK FACTORS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN THE FOUNDRY INDUSTRY X

Background: Workers have a risk of work accidents and Occupational Diseases (PAK) caused by the work process, behavior at work, and the work environment. Identification of potential hazards and risk assessment is the first step to find hazards in the workplace and then carry out control measures to create a safe and healthy workplace.
 Objective: Knowing potential hazards, environmental risk values, and physical working conditions in the Metal Casting Industry of X.
 Method: The method used in this study is a descriptive survey. The number of samples in this study were 36 workers. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation activities using sheetsJob Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessment sheets, interviews using interview guides, and measurements of physical working conditions usingenvironment meter. The data analysis carried out is descriptive analysis which provides an overview of potential hazards and environmental risk values.
 Results: Overall there are 54 potential hazards in the production process at CV Dwi Jaya Logam which consist of a wet mold making process, there are 12 potential hazards, dry mold making CO method2 there are 10 potential hazards, metal smelting has 20 potential hazards, pouring molten metal into the mold has 6 potential hazards, and disassembling the mold has 6 potential hazards. There are 28 potential hazards in the production process at CV Mulya Jaya consisting of grinding there are 6 potential hazards, cutting iron using a saw machine there are 2 potential hazards, drilling there are 6 potential hazards, turning there are 4 potential hazards, making holes using machinesscrap there are 3 potential hazards, the formation of workpieces using machinesmilling there are 2 potential hazards, welding has 3 potential hazards, and product painting has 2 potential hazards. Overall, the physical working environment conditions in the form of temperature and lighting at CV Dwi Jaya Logam and CV Mulya Jaya did not meet the requirements, while the results of noise measurements at the two locations met the requirements.
 Conclusion: Potential hazards found in the metal casting industry CV Dwi Jaya Logam, namely 54 potential hazards which are divided into 2 levels of risklow, 10 levels of riskmoderate, 30 levels of risk high, and 12 levels of riskextreme. CV Mulya Jaya Metal casting industry identified 28 potential hazards divided into 4 risk levelslow, 4 levels of riskmoderate, 12 levels of risk high, and 8 levels of riskextreme. These potential hazards come from the physical work environment (temperature, lighting, and noise) and the production process at each work step. The results of measurements of the physical working environment in the form of temperature do not meet the requirements according to the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia No. 5 of 2018, the average lighting measurement results are also . do not meet the requirements according to Regulation of the Minister of Health No. 70 of 2016, and the average noise measurement results meet the requirements according to the Indonesian Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 5 of 2018.

THE EFFECT OF EXTRA FOODING ON THE FATIGUE OF FIELD WORKERS (TECHNICAL SERVICES) AT PT PLN (PERSERO) ULP MEDAN SELATAN

This research aims to investigate the effect of extra fooding on the fatigue of field workers at PT PLN (Persero) ULP Medan Selatan. This study considered the impact of additional food intake on fatigue levels, taking into account factors such as physical activity, rest time, working environment conditions, and the type of additional food consumed. The quantitative research method involved 20 engineering service workers who were given additional food in cucumber juice and coconut water. Data was collected before and after consuming extra food, with fatigue levels measured using a psychometrically tested rating scale. Descriptive statistical and regression analyses were performed to establish the relationship between extra food consumption and changes in fatigue levels. The results show that extra fooding has the potential to reduce fatigue in field workers, but the impact may vary depending on contextual factors. In conclusion, a holistic and integrated approach is needed in managing worker fatigue in the field, considering nutritional aspects and other factors that influence their working conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS OF BLACKSMITHS (PANDAY) IN ILOCOS NORTE

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between work environment and musculoskeletal conditions of blacksmiths in Ilocos Norte. Methods: This correlational research design study determined the socio-demographic profile, lifestyle, work environment, and musculoskeletal conditions of blacksmiths from Ilocos Norte using the researcher-assisted Ilokano-translated Dutch Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (DMQ). Data analyses were done using descriptive statistics and Fisher’s Exact test of independence. Alpha was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 30 blacksmiths participated in the study with mean age of 61-75 years old, male dominated (86.67%). Complaints of wrist pain were highly significant in point prevalence while low back pain in period prevalence. Further analyses revealed that sex showed high significant relationship to prevalence of upper and lower back pain. BMI also showed significant relationship to the prevalence of lower extremity pain among blacksmiths in Ilocos Norte. Discussion: The study revealed that work environment does not appear to be associated with musculoskeletal conditions of blacksmiths in Ilocos Norte. Findings of the study suggest that male blacksmiths are at a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal conditions. With this, such conditions are highly obvious in blacksmiths because of their job’s physical demands, such as heavy lifting and prolonged standing or bending. However, it is important to note that females or anyone who performs repetitive or physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time can also be at risk for these types of conditions.

The Influence of Motivation and Physical Work Environment on the Performance of PT Employees BPR Sari Jaya Sedana with Organizational Commitment as a Mediation Variable

In facing diverse competitors, companies must understand that the quality of performance does not only depend on technology, but also on the ability and motivation of its human resources. In order for human resource management, which according to experts is the art of managing employee relationships and roles effectively and efficiently, to be applied to an organization or company, management must also understand the motivation of employees, the ideal conditions of the physical work environment that employees expect and organizational commitment. created within an organization or company. This research aims to analyze the influence of Motivation, Physical Work Environment on Employee Performance through Organizational Commitment at PT. BPR Sari Jaya Sedana. The population used is all employees of PT. BPR Sari Jaya Sedana. The number of samples used was 30 employees with sampling techniques using saturated techniques. The data analysis used in this research is inferential analysis using SEM-PLS. The results of this research show that motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Motivation has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment. The physical work environment has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance. Physical Work Environment has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment. Organizational Commitment has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance. Organizational Commitment partially mediates (partial mediation) the influence of motivation on employee performance. Organizational Commitment is a perfect mediator between the influence of the Physical Work Environment on PT Employee Performance BPR Sari Jaya Sedana.

Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress and associated reasons among Iranian primary healthcare workers: a mixed method study

BackgroundDifferent mental disorders may be associated with many work-related factors to which primary health care workers (PHCWs) are exposed. The current research aims to measure the rates of depression, anxiety, and stress among PHCWs, and their associated causes in primary health care (PHC) settings.MethodsAn explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed in this research from January 2021 to January 2022 in Tabriz, Iran’s PHC centers. First, this study followed an online-based cross-sectional survey using a self-reported questionnaire. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21) and questions on demographic and work-related characteristics were completed by 303 frontline PHCWs during the quantitative phase. In the qualitative phase, a semi-structured interview was held with 12 PHCWs who had the highest level of depression, anxiety, and stress to identify the reasons and sources of mental health prevalence. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS-26. A content analysis was performed to analyze qualitative data.ResultsThe results showed that self-reported stress, anxiety, and depression had a prevalence of 40.3%, 42.9%, and 42.6%, respectively. Symptoms of at least one mental disorder were experienced by 54% of respondents, while 28% had all three. Major sources of stress, anxiety, and depression among PHCWs were working environment conditions, organizational policies, job-related reasons, and interpersonal relations.ConclusionsThe results of current study indicated that PHCWs experienced high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The main factors and reasons that contributed to these mental health issues among PHCWs were work environment conditions, organizational policies, job-related reasons and interpersonal relations. Therefore, interventions should be implemented to promote mental health of PHCWs. This can include measures such as psychological screening, supportive care, workload management, flexible scheduling, and access to mental health resources. Additionally, training programs can be implemented to enhance resilience and coping skills among healthcare professionals.

The Influence of Human Relations, Work Discipline and Work Environment on Employee Performance at PT Bank

Employee performance can be influenced by relationships between employees, work discipline, and work environment conditions. This research aims to find out how relationships between employees, work discipline, and work environment conditions influence employee performance at PT Bank X. This research uses quantitative methods with an associative approach. The research sample consisted of 32 PT Bank X employees selected using the saturated sampling method. Data was collected through research instruments, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The research results show that relationships between employees, work discipline, and work environment conditions have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Good employee relations will encourage employees to collaborate with each other and share information. High work discipline will make employees more focused and motivated to work.

Penerapan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) di Area Finishing-1 PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper, Tbk. Perawang

High quality products and maintain their existence. Human resources are an investment for companies to increase productivity, because this era of globalization is accompanied by tight, heavy and fast competition, so all aspects require accurate calculations. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method. Based on observations made in the finishing area-1, it is necessary to evaluate or formulate a policy for implementing occupational safety and health in the finishing area-1. Because there are still some employees and work partners who ignore occupational safety and health in the work environment. PT. Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper has implemented occupational health and safety protection for employees and work partners in the company, but there are several employees and work partners who experience work accidents while doing work which is caused by several factors, namely environmental factors and human factors. The most important factor is the human factor, there is an element of negligence on the part of the workers themselves because they do not heed instructions from the boss/employer in the employee sector and their work partners. Implementation of occupational health and safety protection for PT finishing area-1 workers. Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Perawang has done quite well, by implementing programs such as working environment conditions, identifying hazards, knowing potential hazards, implementing a work safety system and preparing K3 Implementation Facilities and Infrastructure.

Planning of Production Facilities Layouts of Home Industry of Cabalu Smoked Salted Egg in Bone District

The home industry of Cabalu smoked salted egg is one of the home industries in Bone Regency that operates in the egg processing sector. This home had the potential to produce smoked salted eggs, which was quite promising and was supported by the main raw material for duck eggs, which was available in three cages in Cabalu village and had a group of ducks and raw materials for salt that are easy to obtain, as well as the public's interest in home products. Currently, the layout of production facilities and working environment conditions in the home industry of Cabalu smoked salted egg are experiencing problems. This research aims to redesign the Home Industry of Cabalu smoked salted egg facility's layout, which can utilize the area, minimize material path length, reduce process constraints, and maximize production results using the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) method and the BLOCPLAN algorithm. The proposed layout was selected based on the adjective value and R-Score, which was close to 1, with a rel-dist score with the lowest value and adapting to the conditions of the home industry. The proposed layout number 20, the alternative layout was chosen as the proposed layout with the lowest material transfer distance.

Literature review: A study of cognitive aspects in minimizing human error in construction

Human error is a mistake due to human negligence, both consciously and unconsciously, which can cause a system to experience disruption and not run as planned. These errors can occur at the managerial, conceptual, or technical level. One of the activities with a high potential for finding human error is construction activities. Construction activities are a series of activities that include the construction, operation, maintenance, demolition, and construction of a building. Infrastructure development is one of the government’s policy focuses in 2023, with development from four main areas: water resources, roads and bridges, settlements, and housing. These infrastructure projects must have a good quality because they are closely related to user safety and security. Based on data from the Social Security Organizing Agency (BPJS) Employment and statements from the Ministry of PUPR, the industrial sector is an enormous contributor to work accidents with an average percentage of 32% each year. The human factor is one of the forerunners of human error apart from equipment and working environment conditions. Viewed from the perspective of Cognitive System Engineering, human error is caused by the failure of human cognitive processes where the process is related to Human Information Processing (HIP). This paper will describe and briefly discuss the problem of human error and its relation to Human Information Processing (HIP). This paper will examine various literature and summarize efforts that can be applied to improve the information processing process in the hope of minimizing the occurrence of human error in the scope of construction work.

EFFECT OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN SMALL ENTERPRISES: A SURVEY IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

This study investigated the effect of quality of work life (QWL) on employee engagement in small enterprises in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study used a survey research design, which involved collecting data from a sample of 250 employees of small enterprises, with a specific focus on key personnel. A well-structured questionnaire was developed and administered to the participants. The internal consistency of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the quantitative data and determine the effects and relationships between the independent and dependent variables. The results showed that work environment, work time, and work conditions have significant positive effect on employees' commitment, turnover intentions, and job satisfaction. This study also established that improved work conditions can increase employee commitment to the enterprise's success. The findings of this study were essential for small enterprise owners and managers to understand the factors influencing their employees' attitudes and behaviors.

Teletrabalho e saúde no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19

Abstract Introduction: with the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing policy, almost 9 million workers had their professional activities transferred to the home environment, called “remote work,” “home office,” or “telework.” This context worked as a laboratory in which companies could experiment with teleworking. Objective: to analyze the unprecedented telework growth and the teleworkers' profile, highlighting the impacts and consequences for the workers' health. Methods: analysis of relevant bibliography, exploration of secondary data from empirical research on objective and subjective teleworking conditions, publications in the media about telework in the pandemic and post-pandemic context, and analysis of remote work ads. Results: due to the way remote work occurred during the pandemic, in addition to its consequences for health, and living and working conditions, new challenges were raised for the working class. Among them: how to ensure adequate environmental and ergonomic working conditions and how to guarantee the limit of working hours, and the delimitation of working time, in view of the tendency for telework to be maintained in the post-pandemic period. Conclusion: the analysis revealed impacts on workers’ health that bring new challenges to the working class. Such impacts, among other reasons, are due to extended working hours, ergonomic conditions at home, and pressure to meet goals.

Evaluating the Effect of Future Workplace and Estimating the Interaction Effect of Remote Working on Job Stress

This study examines the impact of remote work on employees' work pressure; the test between the subject impacts is considered monumental. The immediate impact of teleworking and telecommuting is considered lacking. The two factors show a close impartial enlightening measurement, proposing that the feeling of anxiety of the evaluated worker isn't much higher or lower regardless. Subject impact values can't represent this impact. As a general rule, work lament and telecommuting somewhat lessen work pressure; however, the connection impact of the two factors is viewed as improper in light of the information gathered; estimation looks at and assesses the impact of Coronavirus-19 Circumstances regarding labourers' feelings of anxiety The variables examined are pre-coronavirus and post-coronavirus. The crate test shows that the information is reasonable for estimation. The multivariate test assesses the changes described by the adjustment of working environment conditions as huge. The Mauchly test likewise decides the orthonormalized change of the reliant variable because of progress and is viewed as huge. The Levene test affirms the significance of the autonomous component in the entire gathering and is additionally observed to be huge. There is no fundamental or logical technique to anticipate and evaluate the work environment that represents what is to come. However, we can expect the new changes in how work is viewed and mechanical changes worldwide will shape what is to come. A shift in mindset is observed in the way organizations and agents know the value of the work environment and pay little attention to the area. The work environment must not be a work area, housing or office; it may not exist. It may be more function-oriented as employees can work from anywhere, anytime, using today's tools and technology. An empathetic workspace model allows sales reps to choose their preferred workspace, whether onsite, remote or blended and can posit that more associations should embrace emerging developments to open more doors forThis study examines the impact of remote work on employees' work pressure; the test between the subject impacts is considered monumental. The immediate impact of teleworking and telecommuting is considered lacking. The two factors show a close impartial enlightening measurement, proposing that the feeling of anxiety of the evaluated worker isn't much higher or lower regardless. Subject impact values can't represent this impact. As a general rule, work lament and telecommuting somewhat lessen work pressure; however, the connection impact of the two factors is viewed as improper in light of the information gathered; estimation looks at and assesses the impact of Coronavirus-19 Circumstances regarding labourers' feelings of anxiety The variables examined are pre-coronavirus and post-coronavirus. The crate test shows that the information is reasonable for estimation. The multivariate test assesses the changes described by the adjustment of working environment conditions as huge. The Mauchly test likewise decides the orthonormalized change of the reliant variable because of progress and is viewed as huge. The Levene test affirms the significance of the autonomous component in the entire gathering and is additionally observed to be huge. There is no fundamental or logical technique to anticipate and evaluate the work environment that represents what is to come. However, we can expect the new changes in how work is viewed and mechanical changes worldwide will shape what is to come. A shift in mindset is observed in the way organizations and agents know the value of the work environment and pay little attention to the area. The work environment must not be a work area, housing or office; it may not exist. It may be more function-oriented as employees can work from anywhere, anytime, using today's tools and technology. An empathetic workspace model allows sales reps to choose their preferred workspace, whether onsite, remote or blended and can posit that more associations should embrace emerging developments to open more doors for their groups to connect with essentials with undeniable versatility-a working environment in which the exercises in the virtual world take place.

Analisis Kinerja Tenaga Kesehatan Di RSUD Kabupaten Banyuasin

The national health system is essentially an order that reflects the efforts of the Indonesian people to improve the ability of health degrees which emphasizes that the goal of national development is to improve the quality of human resources. HR performance is a term that comes from the word Job Performance or Actual Performance (job performance or actual achievement achieved by someone). The design in this research is a cross sectional study. With a population of health workers working in the Banyuasin District Hospital amounting to 170 people and a sample of 170 people using the Total Sampling Technique. Bivariate data analysis using Chi Square and Multivariate using multiple logistic regression. The results showed that most of the characteristics were young age (52.9%), female gender (69.4%), education < Non Sarjana (61.2%), not civil servants (84.7%), married (82.4 %), have worked for a long time (88.8%), good working environment conditions (50.6%), good job security (55.3%), good rewards (51.8%), good performance ( 50.6%). There was no relationship between respondent's age (p= 0.122), gender (p= 0.691), education (p= 0.506), employment status (p= 0.781), marital status (p= 0.350), length of work (p= 0.358) with the performance of health workers. There is a relationship between working environment conditions (p= 0.0001; OR=5,148), job security (p= 0.0001; OR=10,938), rewards (p= 0.0001; OR=9,300) and the performance of health workers. The most dominant variable is job security (p=0.0001;OR=6,240). Suggestions as a source of reading about improving performance in the Banyuasin District Hospital and other hospitals of the same type

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Tingkat Retensi Karyawan di Industri Jasa

High levels of work motivation and supportive work environment conditions are considered key factors for retaining employees in an organization. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the factors of work motivation level and work environment conditions on the retention rate of workers in the service industry. A quantitative approach was used in this study, with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The study sample consisted of 83 employees in the service industry in Surabaya City who were selected through a saturated sampling approach. Regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between employee retention levels with work environment and work motivation. Regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of the factors of work motivation level and conditions in the work environment with the level of employee retention. This study indicates that there is a real (significant) impact on work motivation and work environment on the level of employee retention in the service industry in Surabaya City.

Health and Working Conditions of Delivery Workers in Ulsan, South Korea Article type

Objective: This study aimed to determine the current work environment and health conditions for delivery workers in Ulsan Metropolitan City.Methods: Data from 64 delivery workers were collected, including their sociodemographic and employment information, and their opinions on labor environment, health status, health check-ups, and national health services. Quantitative data were analyzed through frequency analysis to explore the results. Qualitative data, such as descriptive responses, were examined through a process of categorization and multi-frequency responses.Results: The primary risk exposure of delivery workers in workplace was vibration from machines, high temperatures enough to sweat even when not working, smoke, gas, dust, etc. (each at 50.0%). Physical threats during work included postures that caused fatigue or pain (76.6%) and direct interaction with people (76.6%). Challenges in welfare and support within the work environment included the lack of rest time or difficulty in utilizing it (60.9%), no regular mealtime (65.6%), and no provision of protective equipment by the company (57.8%). A total of 48.8% of delivery workers responded that there were health and safety risks in their work environment, and overall job satisfaction was low (59.4% expressed dissatisfaction). While the general health condition was good, there were numerous complaints of pain (79.7%). Specific health issues included upper limb muscle pain (70.3%), lower limb muscle pain (62.5%), and the most diagnosed disease was hyperlipidemia (23.4%). Over the past two years, 10.9% of the participants had not had health check-ups. 71.9% expressed their willingness to participate in health promotion services, followed by improvement in working conditions and the management of harmful substances, musculoskeletal disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.Conclusion: This study, by examining the health status of delivery workers in Ulsan Metropolitan City, provides valuable foundational data for improving their work environment and preventing occupational diseases among them.

The Effect of The Work Environment on Front Office Employees' Performance at The Pacific Palace Hotel Batam

Moreover, the city of Batam is strategically located near two national borders, namely Singapore and Malaysia,this is a big opportunity in the tourism sector, especially in the world of hotels. This research aims to analyzewhether the work environment has an influence on the effectiveness of employee performance, especially inthe front office environment at the Pacific Palace Hotel Batam. The research method used is a quantitativeapproach with simple regression analysis techniques to assess the relationship between 2 variables, workenvironment variables (as independent variables) and employee performance (as dependent variables). Dataprocessing uses simple regression analysis which includes normality test, T test and F test, and R2 test usingSPSS statistical software. The results are valid. In the hypothesis test results, H1 is accepted, this can also beseen from the significance results in tcount which has a result of 0.01. Overall the research results show thatthe hopethesis test on the work environment as a variable (X) has a positive effect on employee performanceas a variable (Y) both partially and simultaneous. The result of the regression equation is Y = 21.098 + 0.752X.The coefficient of determination (R2) results were 74.6%, which means employee performance beinginfluenced by other variables outside of this research test. Therefore, it is important for hotel management toprioritize improving working environment conditions, including employee training and development, so thatmaintaining employee welfare through the work environment can improve employee performance resultswhich ultimately can maintain competitiveness in the competitive hospitality industry.