Abstract

Musculoskeletal Disorder is an occupational disease, often resulting in abnormalities of muscles, tendons, bones, joints, peripheral blood vessels, or peripheral nerves. Musculoskeletal Disorders occur when the work posture is not ergonomic, if the work posture is not ergonomic then the worker will easily experience complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). For this reason, researchers conducted an analysis in this study to find out the results of the analysis of work postures that caused complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders. This study uses a qualitative approach. Researchers took all workers in the Cleaning Intermediate Bulk Container PT. CPS totaling 6 people to be examined. The research instruments used were REBA Tools, Nordic Body Map Questionnaire, in-depth interviews, digital cameras, and arc rulers. data collection procedures such as observation, Nordic Body Map Questionnaire, documentation, field notes (Posture Study), and interviews. The method used is the REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) method in the PT.CPS workshop area. Based on research that has been conducted on 6 respondents who work as Cleaning Intermediate Bulk Container at PT. CPS results and conclusions are obtained, namely, the work posture carried out by Cleaning Intermediate Bulk Container workers in the PT. CPS should be investigated further and repaired immediately. This job has a high-risk work factor, so it is necessary to hold innovations from the equipment aspect and the worker's health aspect so that they can feel comfortable at work and avoid musculoskeletal complaints. Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Posture, Rapid Entire Body Assessment

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