Nordic Body Map Questionnaire Research Articles

Redesign the Wood Cutting Saw to Be More Ergonomic Using The TRIZ Method

A cutting saw is one of the tools used to cut wood material. In this regard, the cutting saw still has shortcomings in its application. Several testing methods were conducted to analyze the failures of cutting saws circulating in the community, including the Nordic body map questionnaire. After checking directly, there are complaints of pain when using a cutting saw, especially on the right hand. For this reason, it is necessary to redesign it as a consideration later expected to improve the shortcomings in the current cutting saw. Several methods are used in this redesign, including TRIZ, OWAS, and anthropometry. TRIZ is a method used in the development of a design. This method's concept leads to solutions to the problem of contradictions that occur and leads to innovative solutions that have been tested with 100% success. After obtaining the function or attributes of the product, the next stage is to improve the user's posture so that the cutting saw tool can be used optimally and can initiate. The OWAS method corrects the postural position used in cutting saws. The specification of the handsaw product design based on the processing of the voice of the customer using a tree analysis diagram is that the features are reducing fatigue levels and being able to cut quickly, as well as for reliability, namely the handle with anti-slip qualities.

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 < 0.05) and smoking habits (p value = 0.003 < 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.

Analysis of The Use of 12 Kg LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Conveyance to Complaints of Household Workers

Manual conveyance is the work of transporting material carried out by workers to move material from an origin location to a destination location. The purpose of the study was to overcome the complaints experienced by housewives in the process of transporting 12kg LPG. The research was conducted using a two-period cross over design method. Musculoskeletal complaints experienced by housewives on the back, waist, knees and calves. Musculoskeletal complaints were measured using a Nordic Body Map questionnaire with a Likert scale, the data obtained were tested with independent t-test and t-pair. The results of the analysis showed that the use of 12 kg LPG conveyance could reduce musculoskeletal complaints from an average of 80.1 to 70 or decreased by 12.6%. It was concluded that the use of 12 kg LPG conveyance could reduce musculoskeletal complaints in housewives. It is recommended for those over 30 years of age to lift and carry heavy loads to use assistive devices.

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among farmers in Pancasari Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency: a preliminary study

Background: Farmers are professionals who work actively in processing agricultural land. Farmers use physical strength to carry out all agricultural land activities, from seedling to harvesting. The daily work of farmers with high frequency in the long term can increase the risk of musculoskeletal systems called musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Methods: This study used analytic descriptive research with data collection techniques in the cross-sectional study. Data was collected in May 2022 using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire and interviews. The analysis method used the univariate software IBM SPSS Statistics 26 to describe the characteristics of the variables. Results: Complaints experienced by research respondents with a score of 2 participated in the lower neck area (37.5%), right calf (35%), a score of 3 experienced in the waist area (22.5%), left knee and right knee (20%), a score of 4 was experienced in the waist area (35.5%). Respondents reported the risk of musculoskeletal issues, with 32 people in the low category and 8 in the medium category. Conclusion: According to the questionnaire responses, the most common complaints were with the lower back, knees, lower neck, and shoulders. Musculoskeletal diseases are mainly in the low-risk category among farmers.

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.

Determinan Keluhan Musculosceletal Disorders Pada Penenun Sarung Sutera Di Kecamatan Tanasitolo Kabupaten Wajo

One of the problems among silk sarong weavers is complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), namely the emergence of muscle complaints due to unergonomic work attitudes. Complaints that are felt include the muscles of the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, back, waist and lower muscles. The aim of this research is to determine the factors associated with MSDs complaints among silk sarong weavers in Pakanna Village, Tanasitolo District, Wajo Regency. This research is a quantitative study, using a cross sectional study approach, with a population of 124 people and a sample of 42 people selected using purposive sampling. Work posture risk assessment uses the REBA method and measurement of the level of MSDs complaints using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire. The research results showed that of the 42 respondents there were 37 (88.1%) with medium work posture risk, and 5 (11.9%) with high work posture risk. Meanwhile, for MSDs complaints, there were 21 (50.0%) who suffered from moderate MSDs complaints, 11 (26.2%) who suffered from mild MSDs complaints, and 10 (23.8%) who suffered from severe MSDs complaints. Based on the results of the chi-square test, it shows that there is a relationship between MSDs complaints and work posture (p value = 0.005), age (p value = 0.013), work period (p value = 0.002), length of work (p value = 0.000), history of illness. (p value = 0.000). Therefore, workers are advised to rest when they start to feel pain or soreness in any part of their body, and diligently stretch their muscles while working. Relevant agencies should provide education regarding work risks and work procedures in accordance with ergonomic principles.

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 > 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.

PENGARUH WORKPLACE STRETCHING EXERCISE TERHADAP KELUHAN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS PADA MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN UNIVERSITAS UDAYANA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are a series of pain or discomfort that nursing students often complain about during online learning. One of the interventions that can reduce musculoskeletal complaints is Workplace Stretching Exercise (WSE). WSE is a series of active stretches that can be done at work. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of WSE on MSDs. This research is a pre-experimental study with one group pre-test post-test only design. The sample in this study amounted to 28 students who are members of one group using purposive sampling technique. Musculoskeletal complaints were measured using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire. The type of complaint before the intervention was most often experienced by students was the right shoulder 78,6%. After the intervention was given, the most frequent complaint was the upper neck 53,6%. The mean score of MSDs before and after the intervention decreased from 51,00 to 39,25. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test statistical test at a significance level of 95% obtained p-value of 0,000. This shows that there is an effect of WSE on MSDs in nursing students at Udayana University.

HUBUNGAN RISIKO ERGONOMI DENGAN KELUHAN MUSCULOSCELETAL DISOREDER (MSDs) PADA KARYAWAN PT. INTIDRAGON SURYATAMA KABUPATEN MOJOKERTO

Unnatural work attitude is a discrepancy between the dimensions of the tool and work station and body size. In a long time there will be an accumulation of complaints and ends in muscle injury. The research objective is to find out complaintsMusculosceletal Disorderbecause of the ergonomic attitude of workers at PT. Intidragon Suryatama. This research is studycross sectional, a semiquantitative approach. Primary data collection through direct observationon the spot field observations, taking photos or pictures, interviews using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire on 96 workers. From 96 respondents, 31 respondents worked in ergonomic positions and 65 respondents worked not ergonomically. Of the 65 respondents whose work position was not ergonomic, as many as 6 respondents (10%) workers complained of mild MSDs complaints, most of the 49 respondents (75%) had moderate MSDs complaints and as many as 10 respondents (15%) had high MSDs complaints. The company's Occupational Health and Safety always creates an ergonomic work environment, provides ergonomic seating for employees.

Factors Associated With Neck and Shoulder Pain Complaints In Computer Using Office Stafin Primary Health Center Deli Serdang

The development of science and technology is increasingly rapid, which is marked by the use of computers in every activity, one of which is office work. Continuous use of a computer while working can cause neck and shoulder pain. This study aims to explain the factors associated with complaints of neck and shoulder pain among computer users. Quantitative with an analytical survey approach using a cross-sectional research design is the focus used in this research. The sample in this study consisted of 31 people using a two-stage cluster random sampling technique. The research was conducted in the Deli Serdang Community Health Center Working Area. Data was collected using primary data using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire which was filled in by respondents and the RULA assessment sheet which was filled out by researchers. The results of data collection are processed using statistical software. Data were analyzed using the chi square test with a confidence level of 95% (?=5%). The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between work posture, intensity of computer use and length of work (p=0.000; 0.012; 0.012) with computer use. It is recommended that office staff who use computers should pay attention to work posture when doing work, using a chair. standards and stretches every 20 minutes after using the computer.

Pengukuran Beban Kerja Fisik Menggunakan Cardiovascular Load dan Evaluasi Postur Kerja untuk Mengurangi Keluhan Muskuloskeletal

CV Dwi Jasa Logam is a company engaged in metal casting. This company places employees in jobs that are heavy on physical exertion in the production process, causing employees to get a high workload. In addition, many employees are elderly, causing them to feel tired more quickly. Employees who are placed on the job, need a longer rest time. When working, employees do not pay attention to work posture while working, so that poor work posture can cause musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to analyze the physical workload of employees, analyze musculoskeletal disorders in employees and evaluate employees' poor work posture. The methods used are Cardiovascular Load (CVL), Nordic Body Map (NBM), Ovako Work Analysis System (OWAS). The CVL method is used to calculate physical workload, the NBM questionnaire is used to measure musculoskeletal disorders and identify musculoskeletal disorders and the OWAS method is a method used to assess body posture when working, which is related to body parts such as the back, arms, legs and heavy loads. Based on the results of data processing using the CVL method, there are 20 employees who have a moderate workload level and 10 employees who have a low workload level. Data processing using the NBM questionnaire shows that 8 employees have the highest score in the high risk category, while 22 employee’s other employees have moderate risk categories and data processing using the OWAS method for 8 employees gets category 2 and 3 results, namely improvements need to be made.

Addressing Ergonomics in Paddy Milling: Insights from RULA, Nordic Body Map, and Anthropometry

A majority of the rice milling process in Indonesia has been categorized as small and medium enterprises that rely heavily on human labor during their operations. Such activities put human operators at high ergonomic risks, particularly in relation to the onset of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to postural stress, repetitive exertions, and sustained or static exertions. Ignorance of these ergonomic risk factors is likely to cause permanent disabilities in the future. As such, this study aims to identify ergonomics risk factors in the milling rice process using both the subjective method by Nordic Body Map Questionnaire and the observation method through Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). The results show that all milling rice operators reported symptoms in their shoulders and low back pain. The final score of RULA was seven or very high risk, indicating that investigation and changes are required immediately. A redesign of the existing step ladder was proposed, developed by an anthropometry-based design approach. The proposed design is expected could reduce the score to 4 or medium risk level

ANALISIS PENGUKURAN POSTUR KERJA PADA AKTIVITAS MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING DI PT JMS BATAM

This study aims to analyze the risk level of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in workers who carry out Manual Material Handling (MMH) activities at PT JMS Batam. MMH is a manual transportation and material transfer activity using human labor. This study was conducted because MMH activities carried out repetitively often cause health complaints, especially in the skeletal muscles. The primary data collection method is carried out through observation, direct interviews with employees, documentation using mobile phone cameras, and the distribution of Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaires to identify complaints on workers' body parts. The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method is used to assess the posture of workers during MMH activities. The results showed that Nordic Body Map analysis showed that all stevedoring workers had the potential to experience musculoskeletal disorder complaints, especially on the left shoulder, right shoulder, back, waist, and buttocks. Workers with scores above 70 are at high risk and need immediate improvement. Workers scoring 55-70 are at moderate risk and require consideration of future improvements. Analysis using the REBA method showed that material transfer has a high risk of trunk and upper arm posture, increasing the risk of injury and health problems.

Addressing Ergonomics in Paddy Milling: Insights from RULA, Nordic Body Map, and Anthropometry

A majority of the rice milling process in Indonesia has been categorized as small and medium enterprises that rely heavily on human labor during their operations. Such activities put human operators at high ergonomic risks, particularly in relation to the onset of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to postural stress, repetitive exertions, and sustained or static exertions. Ignorance of these ergonomic risk factors is likely to cause permanent disabilities in the future. As such, this study aims to identify ergonomics risk factors in the milling rice process using both the subjective method by Nordic Body Map Questionnaire and the observation method through Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). The results show that all milling rice operators reported symptoms in their shoulders and low back pain. The final score of RULA was seven or very high risk, indicating that investigation and changes are required immediately. A redesign of the existing step ladder was proposed, developed by an anthropometry-based design approach. The proposed design is expected could reduce the score to 4 or medium risk level

IDENTIFICATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS IN SKILLED CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL USING THE NORDIC BODY MAP METHOD

Skilled construction workers are one of the most important aspects of development. Repetitive work over a short period of time will result in musculoskeletal complaints. One of the tasks performed by skilled construction workers is stirring and carrying cement to ongoing construction, work is carried out for 8 hours a day manually. Therefore, researchers want to identify musculoskeletal complaints in skilled construction workers using the Nordic body map method. Based on the results of the Nordic body map questionnaire, it is known that the parts that experience pain are stiffness in the lower neck, left and right shoulders, waist, left and right hands, left and right knees, and left and right feet. This musculoskeletal complaint is caused by a work position that is bent and done repeatedly. The proposal given is to change the working position, use transport tools, and stretch before transporting cement.

ANALISIS ERGONOMIS PADA ALAT MINI CULTIVATOR PENGOLAH LAHAN PERTANIAN BERDASARKAN METODE NBM DAN OWAS

This research aims to: (1) Analyzing the ergonomics of mini cultivator tools based on the Nordic Body Map (NBM) method, and (2) Analyzing the ergonomics of mini cultivator tools based on the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) method. The method in this study was experimental, and the data were analyzed by quantitative descriptive method. The research sample amounted to 5 farmers. The results showed that in the initial posture, namely the upright back position, a score of 1122 category 1 was obtained, which means that the posture is not dangerous and does not need to be improved. In the work posture when running the mini cultivator tool, a score of 2173 category 3 is obtained, which means that the straight work posture must be improved immediately. The results of filling out the NBM questionnaire show that farmers still feel "a little sick" in straight work postures. Meanwhile, the turning posture obtained a score of 4173 category 3 which means that immediate improvement is needed. The results of filling out the NBM questionnaire show that farmers still feel "very sick" in the turning posture. Thus, the mini cultivator tool still needs improvement in several aspects of ergonomics and is discussed in the results of this study

Mapping of potential work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Junrejo community health center

The International Labor Organization states that controlling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program to protect labour rights and promote a work environment according to the concept of Ergonomic Function Deployment (EFD). This study aims to map the potential for WMSDs in the Junrejo Community Health Center environment. The study used the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire presented using data triangulation. The NBM results showed an average score of 32.54. This value informs that workers in the Junrejo community health centre environment have a low risk of WMSDs or do not yet need priority action.

The Correlation Between Working Posture and Work Duration and Non-Specific Neck Pain Symptoms in Computer User Employees

Introduction: Longer work processes with non-ergonomic working postures by employees who use computers can certainly cause musculoskeletal tension. One of the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with computer use is complaints of non-specific neck pain caused by a non-ergonomic posture of the neck muscles over a long period, which causes muscle tension. This study aims to determine the relationship between working posture and duration of work using a computer on non-specific neck pain complaints among Hasanuddin University Rectorate employees.Method: A cross-sectional research design was carried out on 121 administrative employees aged 22 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessment of working posture uses the Baseline Risk Identification of Ergonomic Factor (BRIEF) questionnaire, and for non-specific neck pain complaints using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire. The Spearman's rho correlation test analyzes the relationship between variables.Results: 49 out of 121 respondents had a high-risk working posture for non-specific neck pain, and 59 out of 121 had a long working duration. Working posture is positively correlated with symptoms of non-specific neck pain (p = 0.001; r = 0.598). In contrast, work duration did not correlate with symptoms of non-specific neck pain (p = 0.063; r = 0.169).Conclusion: High-risk working postures can predict the incidence of non-specific neck pain in office administration employees. This can be a consideration for office leaders to pay attention to the working posture of their employees.Key words: Duration, non-specific neck pain, working posture

Correlation between Age, Working Period and Working Posture with Musculoskeletal Complaints in Oil Palm Plantation Factory Workers at PT. X

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between age, work period, and work posture with musculoskeletal complaints. This type of research is quantitative observational with a cross-sectional method, the study population is all workers in the production division of the oil palm plantations of PT. X totaled 35 workers, sampling was carried out using the total sample technique. Data collection methods used interviews and observation with the RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) instrument for assessing work posture and the Nordic Body Map questionnaire to assess the level of musculoskeletal complaints. Data analysis with chi-square test. The results showed that the proportion of Musculoskeletal Disorders Complaints (MSDs) showed there was a significant relationship between the age variable p-value: 0.000, work posture variable: 0.007 with musculoskeletal complaints while there was no significant relationship between years of service p-value: 0.176 and musculoskeletal complaints. There is a relationship between age and work posture with MSDs complaints. The need for education with good work posture in preventing MSDs complaint control

POTENSI WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDs) PADA POLI BERSALIN GENERAL HOSPITAL OF WEST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE

The projected number of women giving birth every year is predicted to increase. However, it is not matched by birth attendants in all health care facilities. The equal distribution of the two is 1:25. This will increase the workload of midwifery services. Ergonomically supporting facilities determine the process of midwifery services. The supporting elements include effective, comfortable, safe, healthy, and efficient (ENASE) to prevent the potential for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This research was conducted on midwifery employees at the Maternity Poly VK Teratai Regional General Hospital in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The parameters for measuring the potential of MSDs used a standard Nordic body map questionnaire (SNQ). SNQ mapping generally complains about MSDs in the moderate risk category and does not limit productivity, so preventive action is needed in the future. Long-term priority preventive and monitoring needs to be done in the neck region. Meanwhile, the main problem is facilities that do not meet the concept of the ENASE workstation.