Karakterisasi Keluhan Muskuloskeletal Akibat Postur Kerja Buruk Pada Pekerja Industri Kecil Makanan
Abstract: The study was
originated from the result of observation on production activity of small food
industries in Yogyakarta that showed various awkward postures. Awkward posture
will lead to continual static loading on soft tissue which potentially cause
musculoskeletal disorders and further will affect worker productivity and
performance. The aims of the study were to identify and characterize
musculoskeletal symptoms among small food industry worker in Yogyakarta. The
subjects of this study were one hundred worker of small food industry in
Yogyakarta. The identification used standardized Nordic Questionnaire to
evaluate musculoskeletal symptoms on 28 body parts in two time periods: recent
twelve months and recent seven days. The result of this study indicated that
100% participants reported experiencing discomfort at least in one body part in
the previous twelve months and 89% of them reported the same thing in the
seven-day period. Statistical analysis showed significant difference between
musculoskeletal symptoms taking place in the twelve-month period and those in
the seven-day period. Musculoskeletal symptoms primarily took place on waist.
The lowest prevalence for twelve-month period and seven-day one were left elbow
(29%) and left leg (5%), respectively.
Penulis: Luciana Triani Dewi
Kode Jurnal: jptindustridd160165
