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The Current Working Conditions in Ugandan Apparel Assembly Plants
Mike Tebyetekerwa1,2, Nicholus Tayari Akankwasa2,3, Ifra Marriam3,4
1College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, PR China.
Safety and Health at Work
|December 26, 2017
Summary
Poor working conditions in Ugandan apparel factories, influenced by social factors and management policies, require urgent government and management intervention to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Area of Science:
- Industrial sociology
- Occupational health and safety
- Apparel manufacturing industry
Background:
- Industrialization is shifting to developing nations, necessitating focus on work organization and conditions.
- Poor working conditions are a significant factor hindering production efficiency.
- Workplace research is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks to enhance productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the working conditions in Ugandan apparel assembly plants.
- To understand the factors contributing to poor working conditions.
- To provide insights for improving workplace environments and productivity.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 103 workers (70 female, 33 male) across five apparel plants.
- Development of questionnaires in collaboration with plant management.
- Data collection through worker interviews and direct work observation.
Main Results:
- Worker-reported poor physical working conditions were identified.
- Social factors among workers significantly contributed to poor conditions.
- Management policies were also found to be a key factor in workplace conditions.
Conclusions:
- Improving working conditions in apparel plants is essential for both workers and management.
- Government and management collaboration is needed to address identified issues.
- Enhancing workplace environments can positively impact overall productivity.
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