Journal of the Korean Society of Safety (한국안전학회지)

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A Study on the Remedy for Promotion of Work Ability

노동능력 증진을 위한 방안에 관한 연구

  • Park Hai Chun (Department of Industrial Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim Jong Rae (Department of Industrial Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim Hyun Woo (Department of Industrial Safety Engineering, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim Shin Hun (Department of Industrial Safety Engineering, Chosun University)
  • 박해천 (조선대학교 산업공학과) ;
  • 김종래 (조선대학교 산업공학과) ;
  • 김현우 (조선대학교 대학원 산업안전공학과) ;
  • 김신훈 (조선대학교 대학원 산업안전공학과)
  • Published : 2005.06.01
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Abstract

TWe investigated whether work ability index(WAI) was highly correlated with work environment(physical work environment, working condition and work form) correlated high. The study population consisted of technicians from one manufacturing company in South Korea(n=104). WAI and work environment were analyzed by correlation and multiple regression. Therefore, we conclude that the correlation of WAI and work environment in this population was high. So if there are the older employees having a poor score on the items related to work environment, we can elevate the work ability by dealing with work environment. Moreover, we can make the best program to maintain and raise WAI in short term.

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