THE INFLUENCE OF WORK POSTURE TO THE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER ON LAUNDRY WORKERS IN TEMBALANG REGION

Ekawati, Ekawati and Wahyuni, Ida (2015) THE INFLUENCE OF WORK POSTURE TO THE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER ON LAUNDRY WORKERS IN TEMBALANG REGION. PROCEEDINGS International Seminar and Workshop on Public Health Action "Building Healthy Community".

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Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders is one of the injury caused by the bad of MMH (Manual Material Handling). Laundry workers are at risk for musculoskeletal disorders. The risk is indicated by their working attitude. Their position is not ergonomic. The purpose of the study is to analyze the work attitude and to describe musculoskeletal disorders of laundry workers. This research used several laundry worker in tembalang region. The result showed that musculoskeletal disorders occur in skeletal muscle. It is the muscle of the neck, shoulders, arms, fingers, back, waist and low body muscles. The musculoskeletal issus is dominated by low back pain. The more of work period mean the more risk of musculoskeletal disorders for the worker. Additionaly, musculoskeletal disorders influenced by the excessive stretching of working poor posture, repetitive movements, bad working attitude. Based on the research, it can be conclude that the work postures during the ironing session are in the action level 2. It is indicated that the further and the deep investigation is needed. The most common complaint is on the neck, nape of neck, right shoulder, back, right upper arm, waist, hips, forearm, wrist, and right hand. In order to avoid musculoskeletal disorders, work posture and work tools that fit with the anthropometry of each respondent is needed. In ironing session, the workers need to use a chair with backrest. This backrest is aimed to support the back of the workers. During the ironing session, the workers need to take a break for 5 to 10 minutes. This way, the workers can relax for a while. Keywords: work posture, musculoskeletal disorder, laundry worker

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