Arranging the Work Environment Increases Productivity in Reinforced Concrete Work Practices

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10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_60How to use a DOI?

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Concrete; Productivity; Reinforced

Abstract

Reinforced concrete construction work, particularly in large-scale construction projects, involves a series of physical activities that demand the endurance of the worker’s body, as well as a high level of concentration and skill. The quality and efficiency of work are highly dependent on the conditions of the work environment and the physical well-being of its workers. Unfortunately, although the construction sector is one of the main drivers of economic growth, it is also known to have a relatively high rate of work accidents. The causes are varied, but the factor of structuring the unergonomic work environment is one of the main causes of injuries. Poor work environment arrangements, such as imperfect body position, equipment, and materials that are located far from the job site, can lead to physical fatigue and increase the risk of long-term injury. Therefore, it is important to design and optimize the work environment with an ergonomic approach that can support worker productivity and reduce the potential for work accidents. This research aims to identify and optimize the arrangement of the work environment in the reinforced concrete construction sector, in order to increase worker productivity while reducing the risk of injury. The research methods used were field observation and interviews. Based on the results of observations on 3 work items, namely concrete decking, practical column rebar, and foot plat rebar, an average productivity increase of 18.47% was obtained.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - I Nyoaman Suardika
AU  - Ni Kadek Sri Ebtha Yuni
AU  - I Wayan Sudiasa
AU  - Tirtha Damayanti
AU  - Luh Putu Prativi Putri Suardika
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/10/31
TI  - Arranging the Work Environment Increases Productivity in Reinforced Concrete Work Practices
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Green Tourism Applied Science - Engineering Applied Science 2025 (ICOSTAS-EAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 541
EP  - 549
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_60
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-878-3_60
ID  - Suardika2025
ER  -