Musculoskeletal Disorders Complaints Research Articles

Prevalence study of musculoskeletal disorders among bank workers

Background: A formal worker is anyone who works for a business entity that has been registered at a government office. Those who work in the formal sector are identical to office work, with long duration of work, tend to be in a static position, and there are repetitive movements, thereby increasing the potential of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This can interfere with work productivity and work outcomes expected of formal sector workers. Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional approach with purposive sampling technique. Data was collected in June 2022 using a personal data questionnaire and the Nordic body map (NBM) questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was performed on the data using IBM SPSS 26 software. Results: Musculoskeletal complaints were found in the upper neck 8.8%, lower neck 6.8%, left shoulder 6.8%, right shoulder 5.4%, back 7.3% and waist 8.3%. Twelve people experienced moderate pain in the waist, 7 people experienced pain in the upper neck, and 2 people experienced very painful feeling in the waist. There were 35 respondents have a low MSD risk level 87.5% and 5 respondents have a moderate MSD risk level 12.5%. Conclusion: The respondents mostly had complaints around the upper neck, lower neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, back, and waist. There were risks of MSD in formal sector workers of risk of the MSD complaints experienced is predominantly low. The ergonomics approach can be applied to respondents with a higher level of risk. Keywords: Formal worker, musculoskeletal disorder, nordic body map, posture

Intervention of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Risk: A Cross-Sectional Study

Driving activity for online motorcycle taxi drivers is dominantly causing static activity. This static activity plays a role in creating complaints of musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to determine the point on the body that is affected by static activity and the value of the Nordic Body Maps (NBM) of the characteristics of the respondents. The methodology used is a chi-square test with 70 respondents as the sample. The research stage began with distributing NBM questionnaires and then assessed descriptively. Furthermore, the chi-square test played a role in assessing the significant relationship. It was found that the dominant complaint point was the back. The influential correlations include the left shoulder on Body Mass Index (BMI) correlation, waist to height and age, hips to height, left elbow to height, and right knee to BMI. It is hoped that an intervention is needed to minimize musculoskeletal disorders with post-driving stretching activities.
 Keywords: static activity, musculoskeletal disorders, Nordic Body Map

Factor Determining Consumers’ Decisions to Purchase Topical Analgesic for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Indonesia

Background: Various choices of topical analgesic to treat musculoskeletal disorders are available on the marketObjectives: This study aims to determine the influence of psychological, cultural, social, and personal factors on purchasing decisions for topical analgesic drugs among consumers who need medication for musculoskeletal disordersMethods: This is cross-sectional quantitative research with an inferential statistics analysis approach. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect data during January 2023 using a questionnaire that was distributed online with a Likert scale via Google Form. A total of 318 respondents from 30 provinces in Indonesia who purchased topical analgesic drugs with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders and aged 18-60 years participated in this study. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the relationship of psychological, cultural, social, and personal factors associated with purchasing decisionsResults: The study showed that the majority of respondents were male (50.6%), domiciled in Central Java (20.1%), aged 21-25 years (29.9%), worked as private employees (37.1%) with a working duration of 6-8 hours (59.4%), and had an income of IDR 2,500,000-3,499,000/month (40.6%). The product most frequently purchased was the cream dosage form (60.1%), with locations in pharmacies (74.5%). The results of partial and simultaneous hypothesis testing show that psychological, cultural, social, and personal factors have a significant positive influence (p < 0.05) on the decision to purchase topical analgesic drugs among consumers who need medication for musculoskeletal disordersConclusion: Given that psychological, cultural, social and personal factors influence decisions, it is recommended that marketers understand these factors.

Risk Analysis of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders in Industrial Skin Measurement Workers Using the Assessment of Repetitive Task Method

In the leather industry production process in the Piyungan area of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the operators do a lot of repetitive activities with intensity and frequency of movement for a long time, for 8 hours in a sitting position. Operators measure on average 4700 pieces of leather per day. This leads to fatigue and complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). For this reason, research was conducted to measure the level of risk of MSDs and improve them to reduce muscle complaints. This research was conducted experimentally on all skin-cutting operators at companies in the Piyungan area of Yogyakarta. Measurement of the risk level of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders using the Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) method. The data was analyzed based on ART scores obtained, ranging from low, medium, and high risk level scores. The conclusion of the results showed that the risk level of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in this skin measurement operator included medium and high risk levels on the left and right upper limb operators. Improvements that can be made to reduce the level of risk are improvements to work facilities in the form of chairs, additional short rest periods, and stretching muscles before and after doing work on all skin measurement production operators.

Work Posture Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Complaints in MSME Workers Balloon Bouquet

It is known that MSDs have become a health problem for workers in developing and developed countries over the past few years. Musculoskeletal disease is the second leading cause of disability in the world, with low back pain being the leading cause of disability. If referring to this explanation, the activities of MSME workers, balloon bouquets that can potentially cause musculoskeletal complaints, one of which is the activity of pumping balloons manually and stringing balloons with awkward postures and carrying out work with a sitting work posture which causes musculoskeletal problems, especially shoulder & waist problems because there is pressure on the spine. The type of research used by the author in this study is the qualitative method. Qualitative research researchers become the main instrument in collecting data that can be directly related to the instrument or object of research. Data collection method using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) observation sheet and Nordic Body Map (NBM) checklist sheet as well as interview guidelines. Workers often experience complaints of aches or pains both while working, and after doing work on the right shoulder, left shoulder, back, upper arm, forearm, and waist. The posture of workers when making a bouquet of balloons either when pumping, forming, or assembling balloons on average has a high risk level for complaints of musculoskeletal disorders because workers carry out work with a sitting, bending, squatting, and half-sitting work attitude, there are repetitive movements.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence in Nurses at a Private Hospital in West Java Indonesia

Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among healthcare professionals, notably registered nurses. Typically, hospital nurses work long hours in awkward positions, bending and twisting. This study aimed to identify hospital nurses' musculoskeletal disorder complaints. This study was a cross-sectional study and conducted at a private hospital in West Java. This study recuited nurse respondents consisted of 73% were female nurses, with an average age of 27.66 ±3.56 years. The nurse respondents reported mild to severe pain based on Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorder Survey. This study found that there were 41% of the nurses reported mild pain in the lower neck, 51% reported moderate pain in the waist, and 12% reported severe pain in the waist. Overall, nurses in the inpatient unit dominates the middle part of the body complaints. Musculoskeletal disorder complaints from nurses needed additional assessment and intervention to improve nurses’ quality of life.

PENILAIAN POSTUR KERJA DAN KELELAHAN OPERATOR STORE PT XYZ MENGGUNAKAN METODE REBA

There are still many work activities that are done manually and require a person to have more abilities in bones and muscles. but one's ability is also limited, as a result when doing manual work, it is not uncommon for complaints to occur in the muscles, namely Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). the activities carried out at PT XYZ are still manual, especially in the process before and after mixing the resin material, so there are many complaints in this activity. This study aims to determine the subjective complaints of MSDs, the level of ergonomics risk and the correlation between work posture, age, body mass index, smoking habits on MSDs complaints. The instruments used are NBM questionnaires, pictures of work postures and questionnaires on worker characteristics. in the NBM questionnaire, the subjective complaint most felt was in the waist with a score of 40 (100%). The method used is the REBA method with the calculation results having a high level of risk, namely in the section before the resin material mixing process an average of 11 and in the section after the resin material mixing process an average score of 9.3. based on the results of research tests related to MSDs complaints are work posture, age and body mass index, with a significance value <0.05, while those that are not related to MSDs complaints are smoking, with a significance value > 0.05.

Musculoskeletal disorders of fishermen in the artisanal and coastal sector.

The aim of this study was to screen for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) complaints, to analyse the activity and to identify their risk factors. This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 903 men aged > 20 years and with a seniority > 2 years. It included a questionnaire and an ergonomic analysis of the activity. The questionnaire included: socio-demographic and occupational characteristics, health status and life habits, stress and items from the Nordic questionnaire. The observation of work situations required video recordings and the use of three methods: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and the Gesture Tracking and Assessment Tool (Outil de Repérage et d'Évaluation des Gestes: OREGE). The prevalence of MSDs was 61.9%. It was significantly higher among deckhands than among other professionals (65.6% vs 27.4%; p < 0.001) and in seasonal workers than in permanent workers (67.8% vs 43.1%; p < 0.001). A positive correlation was noted between MSDs and daily work duration. Stress was an aggravating factor, whereas leisure activities were protective. The prevalence of MSDs was 40.5% (lower back), 40.4% (wrist/hand joints), 34.6% (neck) and 31.7% (shoulders). The ergonomic analysis of the workstation was performed on a deckhand who unloaded the fish crates out of the hold of a trawler. OSHA score = 12 (normal < 5); significant risk of upper limb MSD. RULA total score = 7 (acceptable between 1 and 2); immediate modification. OREGE scores evaluating effort, repetitiveness and joint positions indicate that the actions were not recommended or to be avoided. The analysis made it possible to evaluate the difficulty of the job and to note a high risk of MSDs requiring ergonomic and organizational improvements.

Analysis and Identification of Work Posture to Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) with REBA Method (Case Study at CV. Sumber Sari, Jember Regency)

This study discusses the analysis of work posture on all activities of workers who produce coco fiber in CV. Sumber Sari is located in Lembengan Village, Jember Regency. The production processes that are currently operating are the jockey, drying, sieving, and pressing processes. Work activities are carried out repeatedly, causing complaints to workers. These complaints arise due to non-ergonomic posture causing pain in several parts of the body felt by workers. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of risk and the percentage of complaints experienced during the production process. The methods used are the Standard Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). The results of the research from the SNQ questionnaire on the manufacture of coco fiber, the body segments of workers mostly experience complaints on the back, waist and thighs. Research using the REBA method has a very high level of risk in jockey, sieving, and pressing workers (A4 and A5).Keywords— musculoskeletal disorders, working posture, SNQ, REBA

Design of Lifting Tool and Pressing Table at Tofu Factory X Considering to the Operator's Work Posture

The X Tofu Factory on of tofu factory located in Sumedang City. Based on the results of an interview with the owner of the X Tofu Factory, Owner stated that there were several problems that occurred at the X Tofu Factory. The main problem that occurs is the frequent occurrence of Musculoskeletal Disorder complaints caused by poor work posture and inadequate physical facilities. The purpose of this study was to design work aids to be used to lifting load at grinding work stations and posture when work at pressing station. Theories are used include design thinking for the design of work aids at milling work stations, Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) to determine the risk score of work postures, Wisha Lifting Calculator (WLC) to determine the limiting index of lifting activities, and anthropometry for designing physical facilities in the form of a tofu moulding table. Data collection was carried out in the tofu production area by taking tool size data, the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire, and actual anthropometric data. From the results of data processing and analysis of the problems above, the researchers proposed work aids to reduce REBA and Wisha scores, and physical facilities that were adjustable in height operator's anthropometric data.

Work Posture and Smoking Habits in Relation to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) Complaints Among Construction Workers at Dewi Sinta Residence Housing Project, Gunung Kidul Regency

Inadequate ergonomic conditions at work can lead to the development of muscle and skeletal ailments, such as Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The construction sector, for instance, is a common setting where these MSDs occur due to non-ergonomic practices. Several factors, including work posture and smoking habits, play a role in influencing the onset of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Construction workers may experience MSDs as a consequence of unfavorable work postures that lack ergonomic considerations. The aim of this investigation is to explore the interconnections between work posture, smoking habits, and complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) among the construction workers at the Dewi Sinta Residence housing project in Gunung Kidul Regency.This study employs a cross-sectional quantitative approach and was conducted at the Dewi Sinta Residence housing project in Gunung Kidul Regency, involving 60 participants. Data collection utilized the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire and the REBA worksheet. Data analysis involved univariate and bivariate analyses as well as the Chi-Square statistical test. The research findings indicate that work posture (p value = 0.00 &lt; 0.05) and smoking habits (p value = 0.003 &lt; 0.05) are associated with complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).This study reveals a significant correlation between work posture and smoking habits and the occurrence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), they should do short stretching to reduce the pain complained.

ANALISIS POSTUR KERJA DENGAN METODE RAPID ENTIRE BODY ASSESSMENT (REBA) DAN NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) PADA KARYAWAN PT. PAKAR BIOMEDIKA INDONESIA

Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSDs) is an ergonomic risk that arises from non-ergonomic work postures. The purpose of the study was to determine the risk assessment and MSDs complaints in employee work postures. This study uses the Rapid Entire Body Map (REBA) and Nordic Body Map (NBM) methods. The results showed that 15 or 68% of employees can experience a very high risk of MSDs from the results of the REBA method and the NBM method found that 2 or 9% of employees with a high level of MSDs risk.

ERGONOMIC RISK ANALYSIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDs) OPERATOR FINAL INSPECTION ON AUTMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN TANGERANG CITY

Ergonomics is very important to note so that work-related illnesses and accidents do not occur. Disturbances arising from ergonomics are Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), namely disorders of body structures such as muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage, bones, local blood circulation system. Ergonomics risks were identified using REBA and MSDs complaints using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire. Age, education, exercise habits, smoking habits, BMI, body posture and length of work are factors that can influence MSDs complaints. The aim of this research is to know the factors that influence MSDs complaints. Cross sectional study design with a sample of 231 using logistic regression analysis. The results showed that the ergonomic risk level was low 17,3%, medium 16,9% and high 65,8%. The prevalence of MSDs complaints is 65,8% felt by operators. Respondents aged &gt; 35 years (42,9%), SMA/SMK and below (91,8%), do not have exercise habits 95,2%, smoke every day (59,3%), BMI is overweight (72,7%), risky posture (83,1%) and normal working hours (72,7%). There is a relationship between ergonomic risk, body posture and MSDs complaints. In conclusion, the dominant factor influencing MSDs complaints is body posture with OR 0,127. The research suggestion is to make improvements through the OHS control hierarchy such as equipping lifting equipment, re-designing conveyors for transporting tires, modifying racks to be non-level, socializing working safely and working with poster zones, making work procedures safe.

Risk Factors Of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Among ProductionWorkers In Bandung City, Indonesia

Background: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in Indonesia in 2020 based on diagnoses made by health workers is 11.9% and based on diagnosis or symptoms is 24.7%. The results of a preliminary study of 5 workers using a Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire showed that 100% of workers experienced MSDs complaints. The purpose of this study was to determine various factors associated with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among workers in the production division of PT. X in Bandung City. Methods: This study is a quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. There were 64 workers selected as sample, using a simple random sampling technique. The research instrument utilized a Nordic body map questionnaire. Chi-square was used as a bivariate test. Results: There is a relationship between age and MSDs complaints (p-value = 0.000), years of service (p-value = 0.000), and work posture (p-value = 0.042). There is no relationship between smoking habits (p-value = 0.157), and body mass index (p-value =0.169) with complaints of MSDs. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is a relationship between age, years of service, and work posture with complaints of MSDs. There is no relationship between smoking habits and body mass index with MSDs complaints. Preventive measures should be promoted among the factors workers to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Hence, workers should be given time to stretch for ± 5 minutes at rest to relax the muscles again.

Proposed Workstation Design in Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Disorder Complaints

Introduction:Laboratory is a means of improving the effectiveness of learning. The problem faced by laboratory staff in performing their work (analysis and experimentation) is fatigue caused by long work time with inappropriate sitting posture and position. The use of a wooden chair without a backrest and with a seat height that is too high or too low can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aims to provide a workstation design suggestion with attention to ergonomics to reduce complaints of musculoskeletal disorders. Method: This descriptive research used an observational method. The population in this research consisted of 31 female students of a feed laboratory user, and the sample consisted of 16 respondents at the SIKIA Laboratory. Data collection for this study was conducted from July to September 2022. The independent variable in this study was the dimension of the workstation, and the dependent variable was musculoskeletal complaints. Result: Anthropometric measurements on laboratory assistants of the SIKIA Laboratory showed that the average popliteal height was 53.25 cm. Assessment on musculoskeletal disorder complaints shows that most complaints are found on “Pain in the back” with a score of 36. A new chair and table design is proposed, where the width of the seat back is 39.75 cm. Conclusion: A new workstation design is proposed that focuses on ergonomics to reduce the complaints of musculoskeletal disorders.

The relationship between potential ergonomic hazard with complaints of musculoskeletal disorders

Introduction: The potential risk of ergonomics can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is one of the causes of work accidents with complaints in various parts of the skeleton that are felt by a person, these complaints can be in the form of damage to joints, ligaments, and tendons. The purpose of this study was to develop potential ergonomic hazards and analyze complaints of Musculoskeletal disorders in thin plate, pipe, and machinery workshop workers of the commercial ship division of Shipbuilding Methods: This study used an observational research design with a cross-sectional design. The population used was 57 people from the thin plate, pipe, and machinery workshops in the merchant ship division, and used 50 people as samples by accidental sampling. The variables in this study were age, years of service, part of work, potential hazards of the ergonomics, and complaints of muscle disorders. The instruments used are questionnaire sheets and observation sheets contained in SNI 9011:2021. Analysis was carried out using the chi-square test using SPSS ver. 25. Results The results of this study indicate that all respondent workers are male with an age range of 21 to 45 years with a percentage (54%) aged 21-34 years, working period of 5 – 10 years a percentage (48%), and workers in the cutting or fit as much (42%). 38 respondents have a value of 7 potential ergonomic hazards which are dangerous. The neck, shoulders, lower back, and, calves are the parts that workers often complain about because they work in a sitting position with the lower back and looking down. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the level of risk of musculoskeletal disorders and potential ergonomic hazards. Further studies with more comprehensive designs are needed to validate these findings so that can be used as protocol or in further analysis.

Design of Auxiliary Facilities to Reduce Potential Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Product Packaging Process

The manufacturing sector continues to grow after the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the competitiveness that supports the development of this sector is a business engaged in the packaging process. Several research studies show that packaging has a major influence on product marketability. However, not all packaging processes are managed by the product manufacturers themselves, but are left to other organizational partners. PBX is one of the organizations engaged in product packaging management. When carrying out the production process, operators experience complaints of musculoskeletal disorders, which have an impact on decreased performance and the risk of injury to operators. This is certainly a bad impact for the PBX. The REBA method is used to carry out analysis and efforts to improve work methods. This method was chosen because this method can help analyze potential injuries based on the operator's body when carrying out a work operation. The results obtained in the initial conditions of the worker's way of working, the operator's way of working is currently in the high risk category. This is indicated by the REBA value of 9. Improvement efforts to reduce this risk are carried out by using tools that can be used by operators. The results of the design improvement of assistive facilities can reduce high risk to low risk.

Effect of Stretching Exercise on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Complaints among Batik Makers

According to WHO, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the main cause of disability throughout the world. In 2019 around 1.71 billion people had Musculoskeletal disorders. Batik making is a job that is at risk of experiencing Musculoskel etal disorders. One effort to minimize complaints regarding musculoskeletal disorders is through stretching exercise. This study aims to determine the effect of stretching exercise on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) complaints among batik makers. Methods: This was a quantitative study with Quasi Experimental design and One Group Pre Test Post Test approach. The population of this study involved 31 batik makers at BT Batik Trusmi Cirebon. The study samples were selected using a total sampling technique as many as 31 respondents. The variables in this study included the independent variable of stretching exercise and the dependent variable of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) complaints. The study instrument used the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire sheet. Data collection was carried out by interviews. The intervention given was stretching exercise for 5 minutes after 3-4 hours of work, 7 times over a period of 7 days. Data were analyzed statistically using the Paired T-Test. The result that there was an effect of stretching exercise on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) complaints among batik makers at BT Batik Trusmi of Cirebon.

Care for Mechanics: Development of Motorcycle Workbench Based on ADDIE Model to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders

In a developing country like Indonesia, where the majority of the population is working in the informal sectors, there is a need for ergonomic tool intervention, which is low cost, and easy in terms of manufacturability with locally available materials. The rapid growth of motorcycle sales in Indonesia has stimulated the growth of motorcycle repair workshops. However, some of the non-authorized repair workshops ignore the occupational safety of the mechanics. This study aims to develop a motorcycle workbench as a tool for maintenance work to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The present study used Research and Development (R&amp;D) with the ADDIE model combined with an ergonomic approach. The research subjects were 4 mechanics from one private workshop. Data was collected using interview, observation, and questionnaire techniques. The MSDs data was analyzed using Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). The ergonomic risk factors were analyzed using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Ovako Work Posture Analysis System (OWAS). The result showed an improvement in the work posture of mechanics. The MSDs complaint decreased based on NMQ Score. Furthermore, the RULA score and OWAS score also decreased. Thus, the development of the motorcycle workbench succeeded in reducing the MSDs complaint and improving mechanics’ occupational safety.

Identifikasi Potensi Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) pada Para Pekerja di Konveksi AA

AA Convection is a small household-scale industry that produces jeans for children. Almost the entire production process at the AA convection is manual handling. Therefore, it is necessary to identify work postures at work stations to determine the risk of injury or musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). To identify working posture, a method is needed, one of which is the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) method used to identify MSDs from inappropriate work activities. This study aims to identify the risk level of MSDs. On sewing and packing work and recommending work position improvements to reduce MSD complaints to workers at AA Convection. The results of this study indicate that the risk of MSDs in sewing and packing work has the same ergonomic status, with a risk level of 2nd order, which means that action is needed for some time to come. The recommendation for improving work position in sewing work is to redesign tables and chairs according to the height of workers. While the recommendation for improving work posture in packing work is to provide work desks and chairs that can also be adjusted to body height to reduce complaints and the level of risk of MSDs.