Complaints Of Workers Research Articles

Pendampingan Kesehatan Fisik bagi Pembatik sebagai Upaya Mengurangi Risiko dan Keluhan Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) di Kampung Batik Laweyan

The high incidence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) in workers is caused by various factors from the individual and the work environment. Musculoskeletal complaints in workers also occur and disrupt productivity for batik workers. Batik itself has several types and several divisions of work. Workload, duration, and poor work posture cause excess work on the muscles which results in functional disorders of the structural muscles in the neck and causes myofascial trigger point syndrome (MTPS). This service activity is carried out to resolve complaints, prevent further impacts, and increase worker productivity. The program is provided in the form of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Self Stretching combined with infrared radiation. Apart from that, educational efforts are also being made regarding Musculoskeletal Disorders and ergonomic working positions. Measurement of activity effectiveness is carried out using the VAS, NDI, NBM and WERA instruments. Based on the results of the activities carried out, it can be concluded that health assistance efforts for batik workers in Laweyan Batik Village in the form of providing therapeutic and educational measures have proven effective in reducing complaints and incidents of WMSD. By reducing complaints, the work output and productivity of batik makers increases.

Factors associated with Low Back Pain (LBP) complaints in workers: A literature review

Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the health problems often experienced by workers in various industries. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of LBP in workers based on the analysis of 10 related research articles. The results of the analysis show that working period, work attitude, and age are the factors that have the most influence on LBP complaints in workers. The longer a person's working period, the higher the risk of experiencing LBP. Incorrect work attitudes, such as prolonged bending and stooping, also increase the risk of LBP. In addition, older age also contributes to the risk of LBP due to decreased bone elasticity. Other factors that contribute to LBP complaints in workers include workload, smoking habits, Body Mass Index, work position, and physical activity.

PERBAIKAN SISTEM KERJA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS DI IKM TULAKIR FIBERGLASS

This research was conducted to improve work systems in order to increase productivity by identifying and analyzing the factors that cause worker complaints, as well as minimizing complaints felt by workers using a participatory ergonomics approach in the form of focus group discussions (FGD) so that companies can immediately make improvements to the work system in order to create a work system that is ergonomic, optimal, and according to the needs of workers. Data analysis used statistical tests in the form of a the different tests with the signed rank test to find out differences by comparing pre-test data between initial conditions work system with post test data work system improvement design.Keywords: Worker Complaint; Work System; Ergonomic Participatory; Design

Analisis Perbaikan Posisi Kerja di Industri Pencacah Sampah Plastik Dengan Metode Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

The wrong body position of workers while working can cause the risk of work accidents and cause complaints of illness, which will have a direct impact on reducing the worker's work productivity. To anticipate this, companies can improve work processes and activities to reduce risks or musculoskeletal complaints experienced by workers. Through the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method carried out on workers, especially in the production section, workers' complaints due to incorrect work posture in the musculoskeletal area (back, shoulders, neck, arms and wrists) will be known so that recommendations can be made regarding process improvements. work for production workers and can reduce the risk of work-related injuries from the results of this analysis. From the research results, it was found that the QEC value for workers carrying out grinding/chopping, washing and drying work processes and activities was 65.34%; 60.79% and 64.77%, so there is a need for continued research and changes to workers' work processes and activities. With these changes, workers will be able to do work comfortably and reduce the risk of injury or musculoskeletal complaints in workers when doing work. Keywords: Improvement of work processes, Musculoskeletal, Quick Exposure Check (QEC), Work position

Hubungan Postur Kerja Terhadap Keluhan Low Back Pain Pemetik Teh PT Perkebunan Tambi Wonosobo

Tea pickers are workers in the plantation sector who still do their work manually, with repetitive movement, and carry out the load in their back during labor, which can cause non-ergonomic work posture. This causes ergonomic complaints in workers, known as low back pain which is a complaint of back pain caused by several factors, including unnatural work posture, age, and years of service. The research was observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique in this research was total sampling with the total respondents of 36 tea pickers at PT Perkebunan Tambi Wonosobo, Block Bismo of UP Bedakah. This study used the RULA measurement method to measure work posture and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire to measure low back pain complaints. Data analysis techniques used the Somers'd correlation test to determine the correlation between work posture and low back pain Tea Pickers at PT Perkebunan Tambi Wonosobo. The results of the research on 36 respondents showed that there was a significant correlation between work posture and low back pain among tea pickers with a p-value = 0.014 (p<0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r) is 0.410 which is included in a moderate correlation with a positive correlation direction. The conclusion of this study there was a correlation between work posture and low back pain complaints of tea pickers at PT Perkebunan Tambi Wonosobo, Bismo Block of UP Bedakah.

Analisis Postur Kerja Pembuatan Rokok PT Wan Tobacco Cigarette Dengan Metode Standard Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) Dan Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

This study analyzes work posture in cigarette manufacturing at PT Wan Tobacco Cigarette using the Standard Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) methods. Manual handling work has the potential to cause health risks due to physical loads and non-ergonomic postures. PT Wan Tobacco Cigarette faces problems with ergonomic risky work activities, especially in the cigarette manufacturing machine section, with worker complaints such as muscle fatigue and health problems in the hands, upper arms, back and neck. The SNQ method is used to identify complaints on the employee's body parts, while the REBA method is used to analyze work posture as a whole. This study focuses on assessing work posture when transferring tobacco to cigarette making machines. The REBA method was chosen because of the complexity and dynamics of employee activities. This research is expected to contribute to improving workers' posture to make it more ergonomic and help PT Wan Tobacco Cigarette control the risk of health problems caused by ergonomic factors. By identifying work posture problems and employee complaints, companies can implement changes in the design of work methods and work stations that are more ergonomic to improve worker comfort and welfare.

Analisis Postur Tubuh Menggunakan Metode RULA, REBA Pada Pekerja di Divisi Packaging

In the process of moving cement products from the packaging department to several trucks, human power is required. Workers who transfer finished cement products from belt conveyors to trucks take a long time to lift heavy workpieces which can cause disturbances in the limbs as a result of repetitive work. Therefore, an analysis is needed that aims to determine the level of safety of work postures as a basis for improving the work posture of workers. In analyzing body posture, the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) methods are used. The results of the study found that the analysis of worker posture using the RULA method was 7, this indicates that the job requires investigation and changes to SOP. Based on the REBA score of 6, it indicates that the work has a moderate risk level, with an action level of 2 and further action for evaluation of the work system needs to be carried out. Changes to the work system are made in order to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal complaints in workers so that it will affect the level of worker productivity.

Local health department engagement with workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic-Examining barriers of and facilitators to outbreak investigation and mitigation.

To document local health department (LHD) COVID-19 prevention or mitigation activities at workplaces in the United States and identify facilitators for and barriers to these efforts. We conducted a web-based, cross-sectional national probability survey of United States LHDs (n = 181 unweighted; n = 2,284 weighted) from January to March 2022, collecting information about worker complaints, surveillance, investigations, relationships and interactions with employers/businesses, and LHD capacity. Overall, 94% LHD respondents reported investigating workplace-linked COVID-19 cases; however, 47% reported insufficient capacity to effectively receive, investigate and respond to COVID-19-related workplace safety complaints. Prior relationships with jurisdiction employers and LHD personnel with formal occupational health and safety (OHS) training were predictors of proactive outreach to prevent COVID-19 spread in workplaces (p < 0.01 and p < 0.001). LHD size predicted OHS personnel and sufficient financial resources to support workplace investigation and mitigation activities (p < 0.001). Differences in LHD capacity to effectively respond to communicable disease spread in workplaces may exacerbate health disparities, especially between rural and urban settings. Improving LHD OHS capacity, especially in smaller jurisdictions, could facilitate effective prevention and mitigation of workplace communicable disease spread.

An Investigation of Latex Sensitivity and Respiratory Complaints in Workers in a Rubber-Based Material Manufacturing Industry.

To present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of latex sensitivity in a workplace that produced rubber-based vehicle seals. The serum latex-specific IgE levels, respiratory complaints, PFT, serum interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-8, IL-10, IL-13 levels of all male workers (n = 108) exposed to latex in the workplace, which produced rubber seals, were compared with the control group (n = 52). The rates of latex-specific IgE >0.10 kU/L in the workers and control group were 12.3% and 4.1%, respectively ( P = 0.147). There was no difference in IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13 levels between latex-specific IgE-positive, and -negative participants. Latex sensitivity was higher in workers who used rubber as a raw material than in the control group but it was not statistically significant.

Menurunkan Keluhan Nyeri Pada Tubuh Pekerja Pada Proses Pembersihan Hardware Menggunakan Analisis NBM, RULA, dan Antropometri

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has created many new habits, rapid changes in information have made the need for the use of computers and electronic devices important for society and entrepreneurs. PT. RSS is engaged in the procurement of goods, maintenance, telecommunication services and event management. When workers carry out the maintenance process by cleaning hardware devices, non-ergonomic work positions are identified. This working position results in complaints of pain in the worker's body which results in a reduced number of hardware products being cleaned. Complaints experienced by workers can cause long-term illness and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). This research was conducted to help workers/technicians when cleaning hardware is more ergonomic. Data collection was carried out by observing the body position of 5 workers while cleaning the hardware. This research begins by identifying problems using the NBM method. Then analyze worker posture using RULA and Anthropometry. The results of the analysis of this study are that work aids are needed so that workers are more ergonomic. The tools needed are to design and make an ergonomic workbench according to the dimensions of the worker's body. The table measures 167.2 cm long, 104.2 cm high and 73.4 cm wide. Evaluation of the results showed complaints of pain in the workers' bodies decreased. Complaints of workers' bodies before using the workbench have a value of 7 or the "Very High" category then drop to 4 or the "Moderate" category using the RULA assessment.

Complaints of Computer Vision Syndrome in Telemarketing Workers at Bank X in Jakarta

Introduction: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain is a collection of eye problems related to vision. The telemarketing division in Bank X has 10 hours working time per day and 60 hours per week. This study aimed to determine CVS complaints among telemarketing workers and analyze the factors that caused CVS complaints in workers. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study design, with a total sample of 53 workers. The variables studied were lighting intensity, monitor distance, age, refractive disorders, eye rest, and eye protection. The study used a lux meter to measure the light intensity and the Snellen chart to see eye refraction abnormalities. Results: The results determined that 77.4% of computer workers in Bank X Telemarketing division experienced CVS complaints while 22.6% did not experience CVS. The results of statistical tests showed that light intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest were associated with CVS complaints, while age and eye protection equipment were not related to CVS complaints. Conclusion: Most telemarketing workers experienced CVS complaints caused by lighting intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest.

Analisa Faktor Ergonomi dengan Metode Nordic Body Map untuk Pekerja di Industri Tahu CV. Budi Sari Jaya Sidoarjo

Tofu is a typical Indonesian dish that is well known and has many Indonesian fans who are accustomed to consuming it as a side dish or as a snack food among young people and adults. The tofu processing process at the tofu factory is the majority still using the manual method. Workers sometimes feel tired when carrying out their work activities, if they forced to work continuously then fatigue will increase or they can be at risk of injury and later, it will have a bad impact on the workers. The population in this research is as many as 10 workers in the burning, washing , milling, cooking, to the printing of tofu. Data collection begins by using a site survey in the field and then analyzing the potential hazards in the production process. The data collection instrument used to determine the conditions experienced by workers is the Nordic Body Map. In addition, interviews were also conducted with workers regarding age, length of work, smoking habits of workers, and injuries experienced by workers. The purpose of this study was to identify musculoskeletal complaints in workers. The results showed that there were inadequate working conditions because at the time of the tofu making process they still used the manual method and the musculoskeletal complaints of the workers were in the moderate category. The prevention that can be done is providing drinking water, adding rest areas and stretching muscles before, during and after work

Relationship between Individual Characteristics and Hearing Complaints in Home Industry Workers

Introduction: Home metal industry is an informal industry activity engaged in the manufacture of metal. The process of metal-making crates noise that causes hearing loss complaints in workers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between workers’ individual characteristics and hearing complaints in metal-making home industry workers in Ngingas North Village, Sidoarjo Regency. Methods: This research used an analytic observational method with a cross sectional design. The population was 28 workers, and the research samples were 23 workers in the metal cutting and welding areas, determined using a purposive sampling technique referring to the inclusion criteria. The independent variables used in this study was individual characteristics including age, years of work, and the utilization of ear protection. The dependent variable in this study was hearing complaint and the data analysis used contingency coefficient C method. Results: Most workers were aged 26-45 years at 65.2%, had years of service &gt;15 years at 43.5%, did not use ear protection at 69.6%, and complained of hearing loss at 65.2%. The results of the contingency coefficient C test analysis obtained a p-value &lt;0.05 between individual characteristics and hearing complaints. Conclusion: There was a relationship between individual characteristics including age, years of service, and use of ear protection and hearing complaints.Keywords: ear protection, age, hearing complaints, years of work

Analysis of the Use of Ergonomic Trolley on Musculoskeletal Complaints on Worker Transporting Gallons of Water and LPG 12 Kg

Everyday, the use of water and gas is very important for human life, especially drinking water and LPG gas. As time goes by, the need for drinking water and LPG gas is increasing every day, because people are aware of their health and desire to live a more practical life. With the increasing demand for drinking water and LPG gas, many drinking water and LPG gas companies are packaged with large capacities. such as gallon water with a capacity of 19 liters and LPG gas measuring 12 kg. If the weight of gallon water reaches 19kg and 12kg LPG gas reaches 27kg, this can cause workers to be tired and overwhelmed to serve consumers. Moreover, consumers live on the 2nd floor apartment which must still be served. Lifting workers in general, lift gallons of water and 12kg LPG gas using their hands and carry them and the work is done repeatedly, this can cause muscle injuries, especially in the wrists, elbows and shoulders. In addition, the time used is relatively long due to the limitations of workers who can only carry 1 gallon or 1 piece of 12 kg LPG gas, especially customers with long haul-haul distances, which require workers to carry them without any tools. As a solution to these problems, an ergonomically designed trolley was made so that the lifting and transport workers could work in a healthy, safe and comfortable manner. In this study, a 12kg LPG gas carrier and 2 gallons of water will be designed and continued by analyzing the use of these tools for workers in terms of musculoskeletal muscle complaints and fatigue levels. Specifications This trolley has been ergonomically designed that has been adapted to the anthropometry of the worker's body and is capable of transporting 2 gallons of aqua or 2 12 kg LPG gas. The trolley design results with dimensions: 70 cm wide and 140 cm high with a weight of 60 kg, quite simple to move around The results of testing and analysis of musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue levels were obtained that: The average musculoskeletal complaints of workers before working using a trolley was 44.02 (±2.56) and the average musculoskeletal complaint after working using a trolley was 33.04 (±4.17) which means there is a decrease in musculoskeletal complaints by 24.9% %. The average level of fatigue of workers before working using a trolley is 44.11 (±2.17) and the average level of fatigue after working using a trolley is 33.03 (±3.22) which means there is a decrease in the level of fatigue by 25.1%.

Analysis of Work Posture and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders with ROSA Method at Batam Environmental Service

Nowadays, computer is widely used in the work field. It is because computers can increase work efficiency and effectiveness. Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (DLH) Kota Batam facilitates its employees with computers to support their work activities in the office. The activity of using this computer is carried out in a sitting manner by office employees. Employees work posture such as sitting posture and duration of using computer which doesn’t pay attention to the ergonomic side can causing muscle pain called Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). The purpose of this study was to identify muscle complaints, analyze the risks of work posture and provide improvements to workers. The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) method is used to determine the risk value of work activities using computers and sitting posture. In addition, the Nordic Body Map questionnaire is also used to determine the location of muscle complaints in workers. The results showed that 4 office employees have a risky work posture and there are 32 complaints of musculoskeletal pain felt by employees, where the most complaints were on the lower neck, waist and buttocks. Based on these results, it is necessary to improve employees work posture and work facilities.

Productivity, non-compliance and the minimum wage

Many informal firms in developing countries would not be viable if they were to comply with the minimum wage law. This means the authorities have an incentive to turn a blind eye to non-enforcement in a substantial share of firms. We also survey enforcement mechanisms for the minimum wage across developing countries and find that worker complaints are an important element in determining whether firms will be inspected for non-compliance or not. We develop a theoretical monopsony model which rationalises the stylised facts we observe. For a given minimum wage, the government can choose a level of enforcement and penalties for non-compliance such that employment will not fall for any optimising firm, irrespective of their productivity. Low productivity firm’s optimal choice of employment and wage will be unaffected by the introduction of the minimum wage. High productivity firms comply so that wage and employment effects are non-negative for these firms.

Ergonomic workstation reduces electrical activity of upper trapezius muscles, erector spinae muscles, and musculoskeletal complaints in agel fiber twisting process

Background: Humans' role in small industries as a source of labor is still dominant, mostly manual work. The research was conducted on manual workers in small agel fiber industries in Yogyakarta. Manual work is related to human strength and endurance. Ergonomic problems often arise in manual labor, including neck pain, back pain, and leg pain called musculoskeletal disorders. Non-ergonomic working conditions also increase the electrical activity of muscles. This study aims to reduce electrical muscle activity and musculoskeletal complaints by repairing an ergonomic workstation in the agel fiber twisting process.Methods: This research is an experimental study with 15 female subjects. The electrical activity of muscles is measured when working under conventional conditions (Period 1) and repairing an ergonomic work station (Period 2). The electrical activity of the muscles was measured using surface electromyography. Musculoskeletal complaints were measured before and after intervention with conventional conditions (Period 1) and ergonomic work station repair (Period 2). Musculoskeletal complaints were measured using the Nordic Body Map Questionnaire. The measurement data between the two periods were analyzed by using the paired samples t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results: The results showed a decrease in the upper trapezius muscles' electrical activity by 35.46% and the erector spinae muscles' electrical activity by 22.43%. The average of musculoskeletal complaints decreased by 23.77%, measured after working in period 1 and period 2.Conclusion: Ergonomic work station can reduce the electrical activity of the upper trapezius muscles, electrical activity of the erector spinae muscles, and musculoskeletal complaints in workers twisting the agel fiber rope.

KENDALA PROGRAM JAMINAN KECELAKAAN KERJA PADA BADAN PENYELENGGARA JAMINAN SOSIAL KETENAGAKERJAAN DI KOTA PADANG

The research stems from the problem of worker complaints who are members of the Work Accident Security Program. These complaints include the relatively long time for disbursement of guarantees, the cost of recovery is still borne by workers and companies and workers who do not understand the procedures for the Work Accident Security Program at the Manpower Social Security Administration in Padang City. This type of research is qualitative research. This research was conducted at the Office of the Manpower Social Security Administration in the city of Padang. Technique of research informants was purposive. Data collection in this study was carried out by observation, interviews and documentation study. The results of this study indicate that the obstacles to Work Accident Security at the Employment Social Security Administration include long disbursement times, recovery costs are still borne by workers, companies are reluctant to pay medical expenses because they have to wait for confirmation from the Employment Social Security Administration, companies are late in sending. files in the case of work accident reports to the Manpower Social Security Administering Body.

Hubungan Faktor Ergonomi dengan Keluhan Musculuskeletal Disorders (MsDs) pada Pekerja Pembuatan Ulos

&lt;em&gt;Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are complaints that occur in parts of the muscleskeletal felt by someone ranging from a very mild complaint to very heavy complaints. One factory that has a risk of causing MSDs is Ulos factory. From the results of initial survey observations on 26 and 27 August 2019 at Siatas Barita Subdistrict, North Tapanuli Regency there were 75 workers, which at the time In the initial survey I interviewed 25 workers using a questionnaire and observations and results that can be obtained there are 20 workers experiencing complaints MSDs, especially in the neck, waist, buttocks, and calves. The purpose of this study is to find out Relationship of Ergonomic Factors with Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSDS) Complaints in Workers Making Ulos in Siatas Barita Subdistrict, North Tapanuli Regency in 2019. Type This research is an analytic survey with cross sectional design. Research population is a number of weaving workers in Siatas Barita District, North Tapanuli Regency 75 people. The research sample is workers in Enda Portibi Village, Siatas Barita District North Tapanuli Regency numbered 75 people, obtained using total sampling. The results of this study were analyzed using the chi square test with significance 95% (0.05). The results showed that there was a relationship between work duration, work period, work posture, with complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders in workers making ulos with each chi-square test results obtained p value 0.029, 0.005, 0.004, The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between the length of work, length of service, posture Working with complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders of weaving workers in the District of Siatas Barita North Tapanuli Regency in 2020. &lt;/em&gt;

Risk Analysis of Job Stress Among Balinese Crew of Cruise Ships

Job stress can appear in all fields of work. Job stress not only occurs from the environment at work but also can be caused by the psychological condition of the workers. Working on a cruise ship demands higher patience to serve the guests in various activities and handle complaints. Moreover, work on cruise ships causes the workers separated from their families for a long time period, which can increase their mental pressure. The aim of this research is to describe the job stress of workers at a cruise ship. This research was conducted in January-June 2017. In an attempt to examine and understand this research, the researcher used a quantitative research method with a cross-sectional design and descriptive approach. The sample of this research was 111 participants with an affordable population are crew members who only come from Bali Province. Researchers used a convenient sampling technique and questionnaire as research instruments. The result shows that 60,36% of respondents experience job stress in moderate categories and 12.61% in the higher categories. The proportion of job stress in the higher categories was: mostly male (16.67%); at galley station (20.00%); working &gt;5 years (14.71%); age group 11-20 years (25.00%); duration of work &gt;11 hours (16.07%); and the level of fatigue is very tired (100%). The data, bivariate analyzed by using Kendall's tau-b correlation test with significance level is 0.05, showed a significant correlation between job stress and fatigue level (p = 0.001, r=0,41). Recommendation to solve these problems are: First, workers need to conduct stress management to minimize the impact of job stress. Second, companies need to pay attention to the workload and complaints of workers so it can develop a sustainable plan, particularly related to job stress.