Ergonomic problems at Izmir 3rd automotive industrial site

In this article the ergonomic problems in small and medium sized enterprises, located in Izmir Third Industrial Zone, were examined. In our study, the musculoskeletal system disorders (MSD) of employees, conditions of working environments, individual habits and organizational status of work places were investigated by using the subjective reporting method with the help of surveys. Questionnaries were conducted with 101 employess in 34 different entreprises. The results of six stage surveys were analyzed. The analysis of obtained environmental, individual and organizational data were carried out and also the relation of different survey groups was examined. Turkish Cornell Musculoskeletal System Disorders Questionnaire ( T- CMDQ) was used to determine MSD formations. Significant relationships between demographic data and compelling job descriptions were found in the context of the participants' statements. Significant correlations were found in one-way regression analysis between MSD formation and compulsive body movements and a statistical correlation of 10.9% was found. In addition, significant dissatisfaction with organizational dissatisfaction and MSD formation was found and a statistical relationship of 9.7% was found. Correlations that we investigated to explain the occurrence of MSDs showed significant results with individual factors and a statistical correlation of 18.1% was observed. Cronbach's Alpha value was found as 0.782 in the research sample.