ROLE OF HR PRACTICES IN ENHANCING WORKERS PRODUCTIVITY IN HIGH-HEAT MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Abstract

High-heat manufacturing environments, such as foundries, metal processing, welding, and the glass industry, will negatively impact workers productivity.Existing literature hasemphasisedthatcooling,ventilation systems and personal protective equipment will improve the productivity of employees.However, the role of human resources practices in these engineering solutions and workers' well-being has not studied. So, the existing paper conceptualises an integrated framework to be applied in high heat manufacturing environments that improves workers'productivityby linking engineering solutions and HR Practices to employee well-being. Using job demands resources theory and socio-technical systemstheory,the current study states that training, job designand safety culture as HR initiatives are important for increasing workers' productivity.By adopting a holistic approach, the proposed framework offers sustainable solutions to heat-related workplace challenges, contributing not only to improved employee well-being and productivity but also to long-term organisational sustainability and responsible industrial practices.