The Workplace Environment

Physical aspects of the workplace environment can have a direct impact on productivity, health and safety, comfort, concentration, job satisfaction and the enthusiasm of the people in it. Important factors in the work environment to be considered include building design, workplace layout, workstation setup, furniture design, equipment quality, space, temperature, ventilation, lighting, noise, vibration, radiation, indoor air quality and interior plant. The office environment where workers work and carry out most of their activities can affect their productivity. The quality and quantity of work produced by employees influenced by office environment and poor environmental conditions can lead to inefficient employee productivity and reduce their …show more content…
Thermal conditions inside building varies, with time, e.g., as external circumstances change, and spatial. The temperature effect on comfort is widely recognized, and it caused employee productivity reduced. Research shows that indoor environmental conditions influence health and productivity. If office temperatures are not controlled between months, workers can start experiencing heat pressures and consequently their productivity will gradually down. Office climate can be a complicated issue to deal with it. Air temperature is not the only factor; air velocity should also be taken into consideration. A heated indoor enclosed environment where workers tend to remain inclined to stiffen and stagnate, and when left unmanaged, this may result in increased sweating. It is important to be able to control the heat and air quality at workplace. Providing a good ventilation system, may provide better indoor temperature. It is important to note that not all employees are the same, and all will do differently depending on the environmental factors. Depending on the size of your office, it can be a good idea to try and find the optimal working temperature that works best - it can cause a much more productive …show more content…
Light sources, including the sun, can create unwanted reflections, glares and shadows in the workplace that can cause discomfort and disturbance, and may interfere with the performance of visual tasks. Low lighting levels can cause depression, which for some people may be severe. There are two types of light available at the office: natural light and artificial light. Natural light is a free source that enters the office through a window or skylight, whereas artificial light is a type of light produced and designed by manufacture. Poor lighting systems can reduce employee performance and productivity, as those with work related to reading may have serious problems with their vision, which can cause fatigue or eye fatigue. More lights, for some workers, may help in overcoming their tasks. However, for others, especially those who are forced to work in front of the computer, excessive light can cause difficulty seeing the characters on the screen. In addition, workers working with better lighting tend to create fewer mistake, compared to those who work in a poor