Development of Trash Bank by implementing concepts of Human, Technology and Sustainable (HTS) in welding workshop

Abstract

Due to the rapid growth and development, technology and industry have become the major contributors to the degradation of environmental quality. Looking at the growing amount of solid waste disposal that is taking place around the global, it is obvious that there is a lack of awareness on the part of enforcement authorities and society regarding the nature, and also vulnerabilities of the solid waste management system, including in Malaysia. A few studies have indicated that the increase in the solid waste is becoming a matter of environmental pollution Therefore, this study was conducted in order to incorporate and identify the product that promotes the management of solid waste in the welding and metal fabrication in welding industry. Hence, the main objectives of this study is to study the potential of environmentally friendly of waste products that are based on Human, Technology and Sustainable (HTS) concepts towards recycling known as Trash Bank. The methodology of the study involves qualitative methods in which the experts in the welding workshop industry were interviewed. Population and sampling were selected randomly to determine the respondents of the study. Subsequently, thematic analysis was used to assess the respondents' views and perspectives on the design criteria or requirements of the Trash Bank. The findings of the study showed that all the respondents gave positive feedback by which the design aspects should emphasize on the size, material selection, HTS elements, and functional elements with ergonomic aspects, durability and functionality. The results of the interview were used to design the Trash Bank. As such, this study has been seen to have substantial advantages and benefits for the industry sector, particularly in manufacturing sector. This also has implications for the quality and sustainability of solid waste management.