Ergo-physiological Work Station Reduces Cardiovascular Load and Visual Complaints of Carved Artists

Abstract

The problem felt by carving artists after doing full day activities is the increase in cardiovascular load and decreased ability to see objects. Physical signs that are felt by artists carving are increased heart rate and dizzy eyes or run away. One of the causes of an increase in cardiovascular load is a work station that is less ergonomic and a work environment that is not in accordance with the physiological needs of workers. Subjects carry out activities for 8 hours, starting at 8:00 a.m. up to 5:00 p.m., with a 1 hour break. Data is observed in conditions before and after the ergo-physiological rules are implemented. Measurements were made 4 times, namely at the initial and final conditions of the treatment without treatment and the initial and final conditions with treatment. Problem solving will be focused on the appropriate human aspect and utilization of technology, so that it will get the ECSHEP work process (effective, convenient, safe, healthy, efficient and productive) technical easy to work, economical, ergonomic, energy saving, environmentally friendly and in accordance with the trend of the era. The method of this research is experimental with the same subject design. Ten samples of responders who perform activities on conditions before and after treatment. Was examined data on environmental conditions were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney test. Data on cardiovascular load were tested with two pair sample t-tests, while visual data complaints were tested with Wilcoxon signed rank test at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that ergo-physiological implementation, in the form of giving work tables and chairs and improving environmental conditions can reduce cardiovascular load and improve the sharp vision of carved artists. The direct impact that can be felt by artisans is increased productivity and maintained product quality.