THE IMPACT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND WORKLOAD ON THE WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE OF TEXTILE WORKERS

Abstract

There is minimal awareness of ergonomics in the textile industry, leading to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that negatively impact the physical and general well-being of spinning workers. This study investigates the effects of MSDs on worker performance in the spinning sector to address this issue by using a deductive approach, quantitative method, and survey strategy. The authors collected data from fifty employees working in different processes and shifts of the spinning section at case textile company. The authors used A 7-point Likert questionnaire to collect data.  The authors analyzed the data by using SPSS after initial processing in Microsoft Excel. The analysis included demographic frequencies, descriptive statistics, reliability testing via Cronbach’s alpha, and normality checks, followed by Pearson correlation analysis. Findings revealed that general and physical well-being were weakly associated with workload, suggesting that improved well-being enhances performance under higher workloads. The general well-being and physical well-being showed a weak correlation with each other and with employee performance. The study concludes that MSDs significantly impair both the performance and well-being of spinning workers, emphasizing the urgent need to promote ergonomic awareness and interventions in the textile industry.