Author/Authors :
Ismail, Ahmad Rasdan Universiti Malaysia Pahang - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Karagaratnan, Shashi Kumar S A Universiti Malaysia Pahang - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Zulkifli, Rozli Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - Department of Mechanical Materials Engineering, Malaysia , Deros, Baba Md Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - Department of Mechanical Materials Engineering, Malaysia , Abdul Rahman, Mohd Nizam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - Department of Mechanical Materials Engineering, Malaysia
Abstract :
In this world of advanced technology, many global organizations are realizing that the importance of their worker’s comfort level towards their performance in order to be competitive. The studies in thermal comfort allow enhancing the understanding the importance of working environment among workers and occupants from various fields. This paper is focuses on reviews of the recent studies on thermal comfort assessments at the industries in Malaysia. The findings from other researchers’ thermal comfort assessments at worldwide also reviewed together. This review would help the researchers, academicians and practitioners to take a closer look on how environmental factors affect human performance in industries and help to enhance the awareness on human comfort among all Malaysians.
Keywords :
Thermal sensation , comfort , productivity , PMV , PPD
