Optimizing environmental factors in manufacturing environments is essential for enhancing worker well-being and productivity. This comprehensive review examines 16 peer-reviewed articles and one book published between 2005 and 2023, sourced from Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Key parameters, including temperature, humidity, noise, indoor air quality, and illumination, are analyzed for their effects on human comfort, health, and cognitive performance. Findings reveal that adverse conditions, such as excessive heat or poor air quality, contribute to heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems, and impaired cognitive function, significantly impacting productivity and safety. The review highlights the importance of a human-centric approach, emphasizing employees’ roles as decision-makers in creating harmonious human-technology interactions. Practical recommendations focus on maintaining optimal environmental conditions using advanced monitoring systems and evidence-based workplace design strategies. Gaps in existing research are identified, particularly concerning the long-term effects of combined stressors and the integration of adaptive technologies. By addressing these challenges, organizations can foster healthier, safer, and more efficient manufacturing environments. This study provides actionable insights for stakeholders, bridging the gap between human factors and industrial productivity while identifying avenues for future research to further enhance workplace sustainability and performance.

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Impact of Environmental Factors on Human Comfort in the Manufacturing Industry: A Comprehensive Review

  • Abi Varghese,
  • Abin K. John

摘要

Optimizing environmental factors in manufacturing environments is essential for enhancing worker well-being and productivity. This comprehensive review examines 16 peer-reviewed articles and one book published between 2005 and 2023, sourced from Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Key parameters, including temperature, humidity, noise, indoor air quality, and illumination, are analyzed for their effects on human comfort, health, and cognitive performance. Findings reveal that adverse conditions, such as excessive heat or poor air quality, contribute to heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems, and impaired cognitive function, significantly impacting productivity and safety. The review highlights the importance of a human-centric approach, emphasizing employees’ roles as decision-makers in creating harmonious human-technology interactions. Practical recommendations focus on maintaining optimal environmental conditions using advanced monitoring systems and evidence-based workplace design strategies. Gaps in existing research are identified, particularly concerning the long-term effects of combined stressors and the integration of adaptive technologies. By addressing these challenges, organizations can foster healthier, safer, and more efficient manufacturing environments. This study provides actionable insights for stakeholders, bridging the gap between human factors and industrial productivity while identifying avenues for future research to further enhance workplace sustainability and performance.