Exposure to the risk of COVID-19 infection and productivity at the workplace among manufacturing industry workers in Rembang, Indonesia: A qualitative study

Abstrak / Ringkasan

Introduction: This study explores the relationship between exposure to the risk of COVID-19 infection and productivity at the workplace among manufacturing industry workers in Indonesia in the context of social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This qualitative research has a case study approach. Key informants in this study were obtained through a purposive sampling technique. They included six workers employed in the production, the Head of Health Safety Environment (HSE), the Head of General Affairs (GA), the Head of Production, and the Head of Human Resources (HR). This study used Back’s risk society theory as an analytical knife.
Results and Discussion: Our findings showed the reflexivity of manufacturing industry workers in Rembang, Indonesia, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was implemented through health protocols, including washing hands with soap and hand sanitizer, vaccination, and practicing physical distancing while working increased workers’ productivity.

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