Risk Of MSDs Research Articles

Application of Participatory Ergonomic Method to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders With Rapid Whole Body Assessment (REBA) at PT. Adyawinsa Stamping Industries

PT. Adyawinsa Stamping Industry is one of the automotive companies in Karawang, West Java. In the production process, most of the work has poor posture, which can cause VascularDisorders (MSDs). In the process of eliminating and reducing the risk of MSDs in the workplace, the level of MSD risk experienced by workers is calculated using the REBA method. The results of the REBA calculation obtained several activities with values above 9 (meaning that an improvement is needed). To improve the work system using the Participatory ergonomic (PE) method involving the operator, management and ergonomics. The results of the application of PE in helping to reduce the risk level of MSDs are engineering (making auxiliary tools and also management engineering) that can improve the work posture used, namely using the REBA method. Based on the results of the REBA calculation after the improvement, the risk generated is a risk level smaller than the previous posture, namely medium and low. Real improvements are hoped to create a safe, comfortable, and productive workplace.

Work Posture Analysis using the RULA and OWAS Methods in the Cement Packing Section at the Packing Plant Indarung Unit of PT. Semen Padang

PT Semen Padang is a cement manufacturer. According to preliminary observations, the cement packing process, which is done at the Packing Plant Indarung unit, is the last step of the cement production process. Due to the sideways and bowed body positions, cement bagging is performed manually with a less ergonomic working position. This is performed continuously, causing workers complaints of musculoskeletal disorders. The results of distributing the Nordic Body Map questionnaire to employees indicate that many operators experience pain due to their work positions. Based on these findings, the RULA method was used to analyze work posture, yielding a group A posture score of 7, a group B posture score of 4, and a final RULA assessment score of 7. The OWAS method assessment, meanwhile, earned a score code of 2141 and was categorized as a level 3 risk. The results of the risk assessment using the RULA method yield a score of 7, indicating that the operator's work attitude needs to change immediately, whereas the results of the assessment using the OWAS method yield a score of 3, indicating that work posture has a very significant impact on tension and needs to be corrected as soon as possible. On the basis of the results of these assessments, a recommendation was made to design a trolley work facility that can be utilized to reduce the risk of MSDs for cement packaging operators

ERGONOMIC AWARENESS SURVEY: EXAMINING MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN PREVALENCE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AMONG DENTAL PROFESSIONAL IN A SAMPLE OF INDIAN POPULATION

Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a serious workplace hazard for dental professionals. Efforts have been made to investigate the prevalence of MSDs and risk factors in various Indian regions. However, these are primarily tied to workplace risk factors and overlook the impact of lifestyle and ergonomic awareness as risk factors for MSP in dentists. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSP among dental professionals and its associated work, lifestyle, and awareness-related risk factors. Material and methods: A cross-sectional observational research design were conducted among dental professionals working in the clinical facilities. The snowball sampling technique was employed to choose participants. The data collection tool was administered via a Google Form survey. Categorical variables were reported as frequency and percentage. Chi-square was applied with a P-value <0.05 as significant. Results: 120 dental practitioners were enrolled in the study. 53.3% of participants reported having work-related MSD. Male professionals had a greater incidence (55.6%) than their female counterparts (48.7%). The most commonly reported specific discomforts were back/neck pain (18.3%), isolated neck pain (15.8%), and back pain (12.5%). The number of hours worked each day (p=0.001), type of activity (p=0.022), work stress (p=0.001), and ergonomics in the curriculum (p=0.039) differed significantly between male and female participants. Medical problems (p=0.001) and their types (p=0.022), dental support during practice (p=0.005), and ergonomics in the dental curriculum (0.005) varied significantly among age groups. Conclusion: There is a significant prevalence of work-related MSP among Indian dentists, particularly in males over 40 years age. Factors such as physical activity, stress levels, co-existing medical conditions, and exposure to ergonomic education may influence the prevalence of MSDs. Thus, there is a need for continuing education programs and advocating for more comprehensive training in ergonomic practices to mitigate the risk of MSDs among dental professionals.

Ergonomic Assessment of Sewing Machine Operators to Minimize Musculoskeletal Disorders

Garment industry sewing involves 8 hours of sitting in an unnatural, uncomfortable position that can lead to muscle pain and injuries. This study aims to evaluate complaints and risks of MSDs in sewing work in the garment industry. Identify complaints using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) and Assessment of Repetitive Task (ART) methods. Based on the results of identification with NBM of sewing operators, it was found that the body parts where complaints occurred were the waist at 89%, the right calf at 61%, the buttocks at 53%, and the back at 50% from a total of 36 sewing operators. The results of analysis using the Assessment of Repetitive Task (ART) method show that all sewing operators experience musculoskeletal disorders in the moderate level exposure category so that further review of the sewing workstation is needed. The recommended improvement is in the form of improving posture to reduce the complaints felt. Relevance for industry: this study focuses on sewing work-related factors and other risk factors, which will help researchers to better understand the risk of MSDs in the garment industry. These risk factors must be considered when creating and implementing ergonomic aspects to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal discomfort.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses of Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Introduction: Nursing is a professionally challenging and stressful job and nurses are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, which was selected using a convenient sampling technique. A questionnaire comprised of demographic data, risk factors, psychological factors and the Nordic scale, was distributed among 100 nurses. One hundred nurses returned a filled questionnaire response rate of 100 percent. Data was analyzed using SPSS statistics IBM 23. Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore was eighty four percent and the most common site being the lower back 69% followed by shoulders 64%, neck 60% and ankle 56%. Married and morning shift nurses were more prone to MSDs and seventy percent of them were between the age limit of 21 to 30 years. Psychological factors affecting nurses are overburdening (91%), having less break periods (87%) and poor working environment (77%). Standing position (93%), Repetition of work (84%) and holding patients while shifting patients (55%) are the most important risk factors. Conclusions: A high proportion of nurses reported MSDs at some body sites in their occupational life with lower back injuries the most. Education programs on prevention of musculoskeletal disorders are recommended for nurses in order to reduce the risk of MSDs and promote patients care.

Corelation Between Driving Position and Other Factor to Musculoskeletal Complaints with Reba in Online Taxibike Drivers in West Jakarta 2021

Poor posture is the main cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders, MSDs in motorcyclists can affect daily activities, reduce work efficiency and productivity, increase the risk of work accidents and long-term illness. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between driving position and musculoskeletal disorders with the Rapid Entire Body Assessment hoping that the complaints can be minimized or prevented. Research data collection took place in December 2021. Research participants were online taxibike drivers in West Jakarta who were still actively working in 2021. Demographic data and riding position were obtained through the Nordic Body Map questionnaire and online questionnaire via Google Form. For the riding position, respondents were asked to ride the motorbike they used for work and were photographed by the researcher, and calculated using the REBA calculator software. The statistical test showed a value of P: 0.682 (p> 0.05) which indicated that there was no significant relationship between riding position and musculoskeletal complaints among online motorcycle drivers in West Jakarta in 2021. Even though there was no relationship between riding position and musculoskeletal complaints, to reduce the increased risk of MSDs, riders can make the best use of their rest time outside of work hours or before work by doing small sports or stretching to stretch tense muscles and reduce the accumulation of lactic acid.

Work Place Self-Management by Academic Cum Clinical Physiotherapist – A Case Study

One of the main issues in industrialized nations is work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), which are linked to demanding and repetitive work environments. Repetitive actions and work without leisure can lead to musculoskeletal problems. To prevent this occurrence, promoting healthy lifestyle self-care management is essential. The main objective of this case study was to assess the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in professional physiotherapist and their workplace self-management. Case Description: a case of a 39-year-old male assistant professor cum clinical practitioner with 12 years of experience in the profession, who engages in using the computer for 6 hours a day for his academic and clinical documentation purposes, was assessed in the workstation. He complains of neck and shoulder pain after engaging in front of the computer for more than one hour, which he manages during the routine practice. He manages his pain by doing simple exercises like chin tuck-in and shoulder bracing by taking a short break every hour while working on a computer. Musculoskeletal-related pain was analyzed using the VAS score (visual analogue scale), and the level of the risks was analyzed using the rapid entire body assessment (REBA) scale. The case study showed that professional physiotherapists have a high risk of MSDs due to their engagement in multiple tasks and less attention to body posture. Regular exercise in the workstation and ergonomic workplace awareness would prevent the occurrence of work-related MSD.

Factor Analysis of Musculoskeletal System Complaints on Horticultural Farmers Spraying Pesticides in Sako Duo Village, Kerinci

Background: The agricultural sector is a high-risk occupation, health problems that are often experienced by farmers are MSDs complaints. The results of the initial survey of BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics) found that 80% of farmers suffer from back pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between work posture, workload, length of work and body size with complaints of the musculoskeletal system when spraying pesticides on horticultural farmers in Sako Dua village. 
 Metode: This study is a quantitative study using a cross sectional design. The research population was all members of the farmer group as many as 191 farmers and the research sample was 51 farmers who sprayed pesticides. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire and measurement sheets. The research technique used interviews and measurements with REBA, Nhon Hoa sitting scales, Electronic Personal Scale, and Stature Meters. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate using chi-square test.
 Results : 60.8% of respondents experienced high MSDs complaints, 68.6% of respondents experienced high risk work postures, 94.1% of respondents had additional workloads in the heavy category, 72.5% of respondents had long work durations, and 41.2% of respondents had Obese BMI. Bivariate results show that there is a relationship between work posture and MSDs complaints (p-value = 0.000), there is no relationship between additional workload (p-value = 0.315), there is a relationship between length of work (p-value = 0.000), and there is no relationship between BMI (p-value=0.398) with MSDs complaints.
 Conclusion : MSDs disorders can occur due to several factors such as inappropriate body posture, heavy workload coupled with a spraying equipment load that weighs more than 10 kg, long working hours that are not accompanied by adequate rest and other risk factors. tendency to fatigue, illness, accidents and an increased risk of MSDs. Farmers have received counseling every 3 months but not from health workers and not counseling related to ergonomics or work postures.

Musculoskeletal disorders among secondary school teachers in Douala, Cameroon: The effect of the practice of physical activities.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent an important threat to public health in both developed and developing countries, and are present in many occupational sectors including education. Regular practice of physical activity (PA) is known elicit preventive effects on the occurrence of MSDs. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSDs and the preventive impact of PA on their occurrence among secondary school teachers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 179 teachers in five government secondary schools in Douala, Cameroon. The Nordic and Ricci-Gagnon questionnaires were used to determine MSDs and to assess the level of PA, respectively. The 12-month and 7-day prevalence of MSD (PMSD-12m and PMSD-7d) were 84.3% and 69.3%, respectively. The most affected body regions by MSDs were neck (PMSD-12m = 54.2%, PMSD-7d = 33.5%), lower back (PMSD-12m = 43%, PMSD-7d = 33%), and shoulders (PMSD-12m = 35%, PMSD-7d = 22.9%). Compared to female, males were protected against MSDs during the last 12 months (OR = 0.37; 95% CI 0.16-0.93; p = 0.04). The risk of MSDs during the last seven days was higher in teachers aged 30-40 years (OR = 2.86; 95% CI 1.14-7.14; p = 0.02) and 40-50 years (OR = 4.28; 95% CI 1.49-16.29; p = 0.008) than those under 30 years. This risk was tripled in inactive teachers (OR = 3.07; 95% CI 1.40-6.78; p = 0.005), compared to their active counterparts. MSDs are prevalent among secondary school teachers and associated with aging, gender, and lower level of PA.

Ergonomic tetrapod reduces the MSDs risk and productivity of steel-bar assembly for reinforcement concrete beams

The digitalization of construction has been carried out to meet the demands of the industrial era 4.0. However, there is still a lot of construction work that is preform manually, such as the steel-bar assembly for reinforcement concrete beams. Based on the 2019 ILO report, it can be seen that fatal work-related illnesses reached 86%, much higher than work accidents, which was 14%. Of the various fatal illnesses due to work, MSDs requires the highest health compensation costs, which reach 40%. The previous study showed that the steel-bar assembly was done in awkward working posture (squatting, bending, twisting repeatedly) with high risk of MSDs (Rula score: 7) and needs improvement immediately. This research was conducted through experiment with pre-posttest control group design. The specific target of this research is to reduce the MSDs risk and increase the productivity by supporting the workers with the ergonomic tetrapod as the working table. The subjects were two groups of students at Civil Engineering Department Politeknik Negeri Bali, with 14 students in each group.

PERANCANGAN ALAT BANTU DENGAN METODE CONJOINT ANALYSIS DAN QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT (QFD) BERDASARKAN PRINSIP ERGONOMI

<p><em>The industrial sector in Indonesia has experienced rapid development in the last 10 years. The manufacturing industry is the sector that contributes the largest export value at USD 105.11 billion or Rp. 1,438 trillion (exchange rate of Rp. 13,686/USD) during January to October 2019. PT. PJM is a manufacturing company that produces electrical panels. In production activities, PT. PJM still does a lot of work manually or Manual Material Handling (MMH) and has poor work postures. MMH activities and wrong and inappropriate work postures are the main sources of worker complaints that can pose ergonomic risks to workers. Ergonomics intervention in the design of assistive devices is carried out to help prevent the risk of MSDs and ergonomics in the workplace. The purpose of this study was to improve work posture and reduce the risk of MSDs in workers. The results of this study indicate that the highest exposure level is at the welding station, namely 60.79%, which is included in the category that needs further research and changes are made. However, after implementing the design of assistive devices at the welding station, there was a decrease in the exposure level value of 33.59%, which was included in the safe category. The implementation of the design of the tool has succeeded in improving the work posture and the risk of MSDs of workers at the welding station.</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>

Surgeons’ physical workload in open surgery versus robot-assisted surgery and nonsurgical tasks

BackgroundMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among surgeons, and its prevalence varies among surgical modalities. There are conflicting results concerning the correlation between adverse work exposures and MSD prevalence in different surgical modalities. The progress of rationalization in health care may lead to job intensification for surgeons, but the literature is scarce regarding to what extent such intensification influences the physical workload in surgery. The objectives of this study were to quantify the physical workload in open surgery and compare it to that in (1) nonsurgical tasks and (2) two surgeon roles in robot-assisted surgery (RAS).MethodsThe physical workload of 22 surgeons (12 performing open surgery and 10 RAS) was measured during surgical workdays, which includes trapezius muscle activity from electromyography, and posture and movement of the head, upper arms and trunk from inertial measurement units. The physical workload of surgeons in open surgery was compared to that in nonsurgical tasks, and to the chief and assistant surgeons in RAS, and to the corresponding proposed action levels. Mixed-effects models were used to analyze the differences.ResultsOpen surgery constituted more than half of a surgical workday. It was associated with more awkward postures of the head and trunk than nonsurgical tasks. It was also associated with higher trapezius muscle activity levels, less muscle rest time and a higher proportion of sustained low muscle activity than nonsurgical tasks and the two roles in RAS. The head inclination and trapezius activity in open surgery exceeded the proposed action levels.ConclusionsThe physical workload of surgeons in open surgery, which exceeded the proposed action levels, was higher than that in RAS and that in nonsurgical tasks. Demands of increased operation time may result in higher physical workload for open surgeons, which poses an increased risk of MSDs. Risk-reducing measures are, therefore, needed.

Exploring the relationships between computer task characteristics, mental workload, and computer users’ biomechanical responses

Previous biomechanics studies suggest that higher cognitive mental workload when performing office computer tasks may increase the risk of MSDs among office workers. Cognitive workload can be interpreted in terms of task factors (e.g. task complexity and time pressure) and mental workload factors which include mental demand and mental effort. A laboratory study was conducted to further explore how the task and mental workload factors affected computer users’ biomechanical responses, specifically the muscle activation levels and sitting postures. Data were collected as 20 participants worked on computer tasks which varied in their levels of task complexity and time pressure. Visual analog scales were used for assessing mental workload factors. Results indicated that the level of mental effort reported, as opposed to the level of task complexity, was associated with changes in participants’ biomechanical responses, but primarily occurred when the chair’s backrest was not used.

The effects of shoulder posture on neck and shoulder musculoskeletal loading and discomfort during smartphone usage

While using their smartphone, users tend to adopt awkward neck and shoulder postures for an extended duration. Such postures impose the risk of MSDs on those body parts. Numerous studies have been undertaken to examine neck posture; however, few studies have investigated shoulder postures. This study examined various shoulder postures during smartphone use and their effect on neck and shoulder kinematics, muscle loading, and neck/shoulder discomfort. Thirty-two asymptomatic young adult smartphone users randomly performed texting tasks for 3 min at four different shoulder flexion angles (15°, 30°, 45°, and 60°), while maintained a neck posture in the neutral position (0° neck flexion angle). Measures were taken of neck and shoulder muscle activity of the cervical erector spinae (CES), anterior deltoid (AD), upper trapezius (UT) and lower trapezius (LT), and kinematic data (angle, distance and gravitational moment). Results showed AD and LT muscle activity significantly increased when the shoulder flexion angle increased with an opposite effect on CES and UT. A recommended shoulder posture was identified as 30° flexion, as this yielded the best compromise between activation levels of the four muscles studied. This angle also induced the lowest neck/shoulder discomfort score. The findings suggest smartphone users hold their device at approximately 30° shoulder flexion angle with their neck in a neutral posture to reduce the risk of shoulder and neck musculoskeletal disorders when smartphone texting. Relevance to industrySmartphone use in the manufacturing and service industries is an integral part of work and useful means of communication tool. Awkward postures during extensive smartphone use impose an increased risk of both neck and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. Shoulder flexion angles need consideration when making recommendations about safe work postures during smartphone use.

Associations of musculoskeletal disorders with occupational stress and mental health among coal miners in Xinjiang, China: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), a common type of occupational diseases, have become the main cause of absenteeism and early retirement in the occupational population, as well as a major risk factor for occupational disability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of occupational stress and mental health on MSDs in coal miners in Xinjiang, China, to provide a theoretical basis for reducing the incidence of MSDs in coal miners and improving their physical and mental health.MethodsIn this study, stratified cluster random sampling was used to randomly select six coal mining companies in Xinjiang, and 1675 coal miners were surveyed by questionnaire. The status of occupational stress, mental health and MSDs among coal miners was investigated by means of the Effort–Reward Imbalance questionnaire (ERI), Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90), and Musculoskeletal disorders scale (MSDs) questionnaire.ResultsThe prevalence of MSDs among coal miners was higher, and there were statistical differences among different sexes, ages, working years, shifts, types of work, educational level and monthly income (P < 0.001). The prevalence of MSDs in different body parts in the occupational stress group and mental disorder group was higher than that in the normal group. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that females had an increased risk of developing MSDs (OR = 2.23, 95% CI.:1.50,3.33). The risk of MSDs was higher with age < 30 years (30-39 years,OR = 2.39, 95% CI.,1.68,3.40; 40-49 years,OR = 2.15, 95% CI.:1.52,3.04; 50-60 years:OR = 3.25, 95% CI.:2.09,5.07), and the longer the working years, the higher the risk of MSDs (OR = 1.90, 95% CI.:1.38,2.62). The two shifts group (OR = 2.18, 95% CI.:1.59,2.98) had an increased risk of developing MSDs compared with the fixed day shift group. The risk of MSDs was lower in heading drivers (OR = 0.41, 95% CI.:0.29,0.60,) and transport workers (OR = 0.30, 95% CI.:0.20,0.43). The higher the education level, the lower the risk of MSDs (high school: OR = 0.46, 95% CI.:0.34,0.62, junior college and above: OR = 0.12, 95% CI.:0.08,0.17), and the higher the monthly income, the lower the risk of MSDs (OR = 0.50, 95% CI.:0.34,0.74). Occupational stress (OR = 1.32, 95% CI.:1.05,1.67) and mental disorder(OR = 2.94, 95% CI.:2.25,3.84) increased the risk of MSDs. A Bayesian network diagram showed that occupational stress and MSDs have direct effects on mental disorders, and occupational stress can have indirect effects on mental disorders through MSDs.ConclusionOur research shows that MSDs are common among coal miners. Occupational stress and psychological disorders can increase the incidence of MSDs.

Investigation of ergonomic working conditions of sewing and cuttingmachine operators of clothing industry

The textile industry is a very labour intensive industry which mainly comprises of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).In developing countries, usually occupational health and safety programs are focused on large-scale organisations. Across-sectional study on evaluating ergonomics risk factors associated with task performing strategies has been carriedout at cutting and sewing units of a garment industry organisation. A reliable direct observational ergonomics riskassessment method Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) was used to find out the risk associated with workingpostures adopted by the workers. Data was collected through physical observations, walkthrough, interviews, and videorecordings. Data analysis was carried out on 180 selected postures by using REBA method. It concluded that overallworking strategies were poorly designed as more than 30% of postures highlighted a high level of risk of MSDs thatnecessitates immediate investigation for improvement. Major causes of risk were linked with the postural movementsattached with the wrist, lower arm, and neck. The findings of the study add to the understanding of working conditionsof cutting and sewing activities at garment manufacturing industries, these could help in the design of ergonomicsinterventions for reducing musculoskeletal symptoms and improving job quality which eventually increases workproductivity.

Analisis Postur Pekerja Pada Proses Produksi Tahu Berdasarkan Metode Rapid Entire Body Assessment Di CV Lahan Faedah

Musculoskeletal disorder is a problem for worker. The research purposes in the CV . Lahan Faedah are analysing working position can cause musculoskeletal disorder and give suggestions to the positions that need improvement. The REBA is extension of Rapid Entire Body assessment, which is a method that provides an objective measurement of the risk of MSDs caused by activity but only for the assessment of activities that have little movement and involve the whole body, namely by combining Table A and Table B to Table C. There are 3 positions The work analysed, namely Work Position A, B, C. The results of the three work positions using the REBA method are work position A, the soybean milling process gets a score of 9 with a high risk level, it is proposed that it requires corrective action to work posture or is given a tool so that the operator does not had a hard time getting the soybeans into the grinding machine

Analisis Postur Pekerja Pada Proses Produksi Tahu Berdasarkan Metode Rapid Entire Body Assessment Di CV Lahan Faedah

Musculoskeletal disorder is a problem for worker. The research purposes in the CV . Lahan Faedah are analysing working position can cause musculoskeletal disorder and give suggestions to the positions that need improvement. The REBA is extension of Rapid Entire Body assessment, which is a method that provides an objective measurement of the risk of MSDs caused by activity but only for the assessment of activities that have little movement and involve the whole body, namely by combining Table A and Table B to Table C. There are 3 positions The work analysed, namely Work Position A, B, C. The results of the three work positions using the REBA method are work position A, the soybean milling process gets a score of 9 with a high risk level, it is proposed that it requires corrective action to work posture or is given a tool so that the operator does not had a hard time getting the soybeans into the grinding machine

WORK SAFETY ASPECTS USING A PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMIC APPROACH

The problem that we often encounter in the workplace is work accidents. It is fatal in work and frequently ignored by workers and company owners, especially small and medium enterprises. This study focuses on reducing the risk of work accidents through a participatory ergonomic approach. This method is a method in which all elements involved in the scope of work are invited to work together to solve existing problems. The result shows that the risk of MSDs is dangerous to the musculoskeletal system as the work posture resulted in a significant effect of tension. The physical work environment is not under existing standards. Lack of lighting can be fatal to workers, while too hot temperatures can affect worker comfort. The results of participatory ergonomics show that 85% of workers want a change in the physical work environment. The number of work accidents in batik centers after using a participatory ergonomic approach decreased and could increase work productivity by 11%.

Risk Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Complaints on Batik Crafters Under The Assistance of Ademos Indonesia

Introduction: Batik is one of Indonesia’s original works of art that is continuously preserved in severalregions in Indonesia. Several people working as batik crafters in Bojonegoro, East Java, Indonesia areunder the assistance of Ademo. Based on the preliminary study conducted, most batik crafters had startedto complain of pain in several parts of their body, which was considered due to work postures and nonergonomic work stations. Thus, this study was conducted to analyze the risk of Musculoskeletal Disordersusing RULA and NBM.Materials and Methods: It was an observational study with cross sectional design. Data collection wasconducted by conducted observation using RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment), NBM (Nordic BodyMap) and interviews with batik crafters in home industry. The population in this study was 42 batik craftersin a batik industry under the assistance of Ademos Bojonegoro. This study utilized total sampling techniqueby which the whole population were taken as the sample.Results: The results showed that 76.2% of batik crafters had a very high risk of MSDs on the right side ofthe body and on the left side of the body; 50% of batik crafters had a high risk of MSDs; and 50% had a veryhigh risk of MSDs. The results of observations using NBM showed that 42.85% had a high risk of MSDs.Conclusion: This study concludes that all the batik crafters are in an emergency circumstance experiencingmusculoskeletal disorders and need an ergonomic work station as soon as possible.