scholarly journals Health in the rural environment: a postural evaluation of milking workers in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 35004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudilaine Caldas de Oliveira ◽  
Antônio Augusto de Paula Xavier ◽  
Leandra Ulbricht ◽  
Antônio Renato Pereira Moro ◽  
Marjorie Maria Belinelli
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain ◽  
High Level ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Level Of Effort

This study aims to evaluate the postures of workers during the activities of milking and handling dairy cattle in the Community of Campo Mourão Municipalities, in Brazil. To identify the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, the study was divided into two stages: first, we identified the demographic profile of the sample through a questionnaire and then obtained information about problems with pain and discomfort by applying the Standardised Nordic Questionnaire. The second stage consisted of an analysis of the activity of six farms to identify the natural ergonomic risk factors. To evaluate and record the postures, we used the REBA method (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) to correlate the prevalence of pain/discomfort with the positions adopted by workers in a production system. The study demonstrated that 87% of workers had pains and showed that the main postures throughout the workday are trunk tilting and bending, characterizing a job that requires awkward postures, with a high level of effort, in most activities, which may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal injuries for these workers. The REBA method also pointed out a high level of risk. During their routine, dairy farm workers adopt harmful positions that cause a high prevalence of pain/discomfort. Ergonomic recommendations are thus proposed to reduce these awkward postures of workers and consequently improve their quality of life at work.

scholarly journals Pengendalian Kualitas Produk Lembaran Serat Semen Rata di Pt Bakrie Building Industries Dengan Metode DMAIC

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1175
Author(s):  
Ho Hwi Chie ◽  
Muhammad Zaky Ambadar ◽  
Wahyu Hidayat ◽  
Sutan Rieza Abdillah
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Sigma Level ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Break Up ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment

Producing quality products to match customer expectations is an important thing that needs to be done by every company that produces any product, to gain public appreciation and sell their products on the market. Therefore companies need to have a strong commitment in improving and maintaining product quality. The study related to product quality of flat sheets of fiber cement or more commonly known as versaboard produced by PT. Bakrie Building Industries show that there are 9 (nine) types of defects that can degrade the quality of production. Most dominant defects occured on 3 (three) versaboard products, the crack (2.03%), broken end (0.80%) and side trim (0.35%) during observation. Sigma level of products is obtained at 4:16 at a cost saving of due to defects of Rp.14.645.600, 00. Defects that occur tend to be caused by methods, people, machines, and materials used. Efforts to reduce the level of defects are done by making the SOP of the break-up method, and manufacture of cutter flow diagram. REBA score calculation results (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) in the removal and break-up reduction is obtained at 8 with a high level of risk should lead to improving the position of the operator using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (Reba) so that operators can work more carefully and responsibly.. 

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (03) ◽  
pp. 309-314
Author(s):  
AFTAB AHMAD ◽  
IQRA JAVED ◽  
USAMA ABRAR ◽  
ASHFAQ AHMAD ◽  
NASIF RAZA JAFFRI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
High Level ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Garment Manufacturing

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.

scholarly journals The risk of ergonomic injury across surgical specialties

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0244868
Author(s):  
Ksenia A. Aaron ◽  
John Vaughan ◽  
Raghav Gupta ◽  
Noor-E-Seher Ali ◽  
Alicia H. Beth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Surgical Subspecialty ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Objective Lack of ergonomic training and poor ergonomic habits during the operation leads to musculoskeletal pain and affects the surgeon’s life outside of work. The objective of the study was to evaluate the severity of ergonomic hazards in the surgical profession across a wide range of surgical subspecialties. We conducted intraoperative observations using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score system to identify ergonomic hazards. Additionally, each of the ten surgical subspecialty departments were sent an optional 14 question survey which evaluated ergonomic practice, environmental infrastructure, and prior ergonomic training or education. A total of 91 surgeons received intraoperative observation and were evaluated on the REBA scale with a minimum score of 0 (low ergonomic risk <3) and a maximum score of 10 (high ergonomic risk 8–10). And a total of 389 surgeons received the survey and 167 (43%) surgeons responded. Of the respondents, 69.7% reported suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Furthermore, 54.9% of the surgeons reported suffering from the highest level of pain when standing during surgery, while only 14.4% experienced pain when sitting. Importantly, 47.7% stated the pain impacted their work, while 59.5% reported pain affecting quality of life outside of work. Only 23.8% of surgeons had any prior ergonomic education. Both our subjective and objective data suggest that pain and disability induced by poor ergonomics are widespread among the surgical community and confirm that surgeons rarely receive ergonomic training. Intraoperative observational findings identified that the majority of observed surgeons displayed poor posture, particularly a poor cervical angle and use of ergonomic setups, both of which increase ergonomic risk hazards. This data supports the need for a comprehensive ergonomic interventional program for the surgical team and offers potential targets for future intervention.

scholarly journals Work Ergonomic Analysis: Application of a Postural Study on the Oysters Cultivation

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Giselle Mari Speck ◽  
Cristhiane Guertler ◽  
Walter Quadros Seiffert ◽  
Lizandra Garcia Lupi Vergara ◽  
Eugenio Andrés Díaz Merino
Keyword(s):  
Local Development ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
In Situ Observation ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Average Risk ◽  
Analysis Application ◽  
Ergonomic Analysis ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment

O cultivo de moluscos marinhos é uma atividade de grande importância no Brasil proporcionando a geração de emprego e renda para pescadores artesanais e comunidades pesqueiras, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento local.  Entretanto, este tipo de cultivo ainda é realizado de forma bastante artesanal com intensa utilização de mão de obra. Diante disso, este estudo teve por objetivo realizar uma descrição das posturas e movimentos de maricultores durante a realização da atividade de classificação de ostras. Participaram voluntariamente dez funcionários de uma fazenda marinha no município de Florianópolis, SC. Para análise da postura e movimentos, utilizou-se o método Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) e método NIOSH juntamente com a observação in loco e entrevistas com os maricultores. A tarefa de classificação de ostras  apresenta médio risco de lesão ou doenças ocupacionais, principalmente na região cervical e membros superiores, pois é desenvolvida com acentuada flexão de cabeça e ombros, o que exige muito da musculatura envolvida para manter a postura e realizar movimentos repetitivos. Muitos trabalhadores apresentam dores musculares nos ombros, lombar, mãos, punhos e dedos. Adaptações simples e economicamente viáveis devem ser adotadas, pois através da avaliação ergonômica é possível realizar intervenções que estão ao alcance dos trabalhadores. Necessita-se transmitir os conhecimentos para que os trabalhadores tenham consciência das posturas que devem adotar na realização desta atividade aquícola e assim promover uma melhor qualidade de vida desta população.Palavras-chave: Aquicultura. Ergonomia. Saúde do Trabalhador.AbstractThe cultivation of marine mollusks is an activity of great importance in Brazil, providing employment and income for artisanal fishermen and fishing communities, contributing to local development. However, this type of cultivation is still carried out in a very handmade way with intense use of labor. The objective of this study was to describe the postures and movements of fish farmers during the oyster classification activity. Ten employees of a marine farm participated in the municipality of Florianópolis, SC. For the analysis of the posture and movements, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method and NIOSH method were used along with in situ observation and interviews with the workers. The task of oysters classification  presents an average risk of injury or occupational diseases, especially in the cervical region and upper limbs, as it is developed with marked flexion of the head and shoulders, which requires a lot of the muscles involved to maintain the posture and perform repetitive movements. Many workers have muscle pains in the shoulders, lower back, hands, wrists and fingers. Simple and economically viable adaptations should be adopted, because through ergonomic evaluation it is possible to carry out interventions that are within the reach of the workers. It is necessary to transmit  knowledge so that the workers are aware of the postures that they must adopt in the accomplishment of this aquaculture activity and thus to promote a better quality of life of this population.Keywords: Aquaculture. Ergonomics. Occupational Health.

scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life among administrative technicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Thiago Bezerra Wanderley e Lima ◽  
Jéssica Rodrigues Albuquerque ◽  
Marina Gomes Fagundes ◽  
Carina Carvalho Correia Coutinho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders comprise muscle, tendon, synovial, nerve, fascial and ligament injuries alone or combined, with a proven or not relationship with work. They manifest as pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and fatigue, and may cause temporary or permanent incapacity for work. Objective: To establish the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life of administrative technicians at a public institution who used computers at work for 5 years. Methods: The sample comprised 70 administrative technicians aged 20 to 69 who used computers at work for 5 years. We analyzed the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints by means of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and quality of life with SF-36. Interviews were performed in the workplace. The data were analyzed with SPSS 20.0 and the significance level was set to 5%. Results: SF-36 domain scores were considered satisfactory for all the participants. Prevalence of pain in the past 7 days (70%) and past 12 months (77.1%) was high. The lower back was the body site most frequently involved (38.6%). Conclusion: The prevalence of pain in several body sites was high among the analyzed administrative technicians. Pain might interfere with their work and lead to sick leave spells. Clinical assessments and interventions are needed to minimize this problem.

Evaluasi Risiko Ergonomi dengan Analisis Postur Tubuh untuk Mengurangi Keluhan Musculoskeletal Disorders pada Pekerja

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Laurinda
Keyword(s):  
Main Product ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Posture Analysis ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
Body Map ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
A Company

The economy is an important thing in a country, without an economy, a country can't run. The economy of a country is certainly supported by an industrial sector, one of which is the metal and iron processing industry. Workers in the company will certainly have regulations that will regulate the workforce when doing work at the company. PT. Smart Teknik Utama Bandung is a company engaged in the processing of metal, iron, and others that produces various products derived from iron and plates. The main product of this company is Roding China. The company has a problem, namely the work posture of the employees on the production floor. Wrong work posture results in MSDs complaints among workers which reduce the quality of workers. The purpose of this research is to analyze the work posture used by the workforce is already ergonomic or not. Work posture analysis used the Nordic Body Map method, Ovako Work Posture Analysis, and Rapid Entire Body Assessment. The analysis was carried out on 12 employees from 7 workstations. With the analysis carried out, it is known that all employees have MSDs complaints which are caused by incorrect and unergonomic work postures, then suggestions are given to improve work posture to reduce MSDs complaints experienced by employees.

scholarly journals Analisis tingkat risiko ergonomi pada pekerja Welding (Pengelasan) dengan Metode Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Dzikron Bahid M
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
A Value ◽  
Group B ◽  
High Level ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Risk

Introduction: Diseases caused by work become a common health problem and can affect almost all people in the world. As you can see, one of the hazards in the field is ergonomics. The danger from bad posture at work is the cause of the position of the body parts moving uncomfortably which can cause various problems at work, both health problems and work accident problems. Therefore, so that a job does not pose a dangerous risk, it is necessary to have an assessment of ergonomic risk. Researchers aim to analyze the level of ergonomic risk to Welding workers with the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Method in the Workshop area of PT. Cemindo Gemilang Bayah Banten in 2020. Methods: This research uses mix methods, which is a research step by combining two forms of research approaches, namely qualitative and quantitative. The subjects in this study were the main informants and key informants totaling 4 people. The main informants in this study were 3 welding workers. The key informant is 1 person, namely HSE. Results: The results of the risk level assessment using the REBA method for welding workers are obtained from the scoring of group A with a value of 8 and the results of scoring for group B with a value of 4, then the total results of C to the scoring of groups A and B have a value of 10. Discussion: Based on the Action Level Score, REBA score 10 shows a high level of risk. 3 people out of 4 workers are known to be at high risk of pain so further review and implementation of changes / immediate action are required.

scholarly journals Evaluation to Reduce Occupational Risk In Excavator Manufacturing

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Euis Nina Saparina Yuliani ◽  
Galih Prakoso ◽  
Hardianto Iridiastadi ◽  
I Putu Gede Adiatmika
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Heavy Equipment ◽  
Air Cleaner ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Intervention ◽  
Level Of Risk

Musculoskeletal disorders often occur in non-ergonomic work postures. The research was conducted in the process of installing an air cleaner workstation for the excavator’s assembly at a heavy equipment manufacturing company. In the installation process, the operator must lift, hold and install the component with weight 12 kg, using the limbs manually without any tools. The objective of this study is to conduct an ergonomic evaluation by assessing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and provide recommendations for improvement in order to reduce operator musculoskeletal injuries. To determine the level of risk of the job will be used the Rapid Entire Body Assessment method. The results of this study are R.E.B.A scores obtained which is 11, with a very high level of risk, and must be immediately corrected. Ergonomic intervention as a recommendation for improvements that support the work of the operator, is making jigs to help the installation process. After implementation, the REBA score dropped to 3 or decreases by around 67% from the initial risk Index Terms— ergonomics intervention, musculoskeletal disorders, rapid entire body assessment

scholarly journals Evaluation of Two Preventive Interventions for Reducing Musculoskeletal Complaints in Operators of Video Display Terminals

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 536-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Pillastrini ◽  
Raffaele Mugnai ◽  
Chiara Farneti ◽  
Lucia Bertozzi ◽  
Roberta Bonfiglioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Video Display ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Video Display Terminals ◽  
Group I ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Intervention

Background and Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a preventive ergonomic intervention, which was provided by physical therapists, on spinal and upper-extremity work-related posture and symptom complaints of workers who use video display terminals (VDT). Subjects Two hundred employees who spent at least 20 hours per week at a VDT were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group E received the ergonomic intervention and an informative brochure, and group I received only the brochure. Methods Both groups were evaluated at the beginning of the study and at a follow-up 5 months later. The following tools were used: a pain drawing and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method to assess spinal and upper-extremity work-related posture. Results Group E had a lower REBA score and reduced lower back, neck, and shoulder symptoms compared with group I. Discussion and Conclusion The results suggest that a personalized preventive ergonomic intervention can improve spinal and upper-extremity work-related posture and musculoskeletal symptoms for workers who use VDTs.

scholarly journals Analisis Postur Pekerja Pengelasan Di CV. XYZ dengan Metode Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Muhamad Bob Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Work Table

CV. XYZ is one of the welding workshops that serves the manufacture of iron products with 4 (four) welding workers. Welding work carries risks for experiencing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) for the welding worker. This can be caused by work posture factors that often bend and squat when doing welding. Based on the calculation results, REBA score results obtained with action level 3 (three) which states that the welding work in the CV. XYZ is at a high level of risk so immediate corrective action is needed by CV. XYZ Proposed improvement of the worker's posture when welding work is a redesign of the work station or the addition of work aids based on ergonomic principles such as the procurement of a work table for the welding work process so as to reduce the risk of workers' posture to a low risk level. Keyword : Musculoskeletal Disorders, REBA, Welding, Work PostureCV. XYZ  merupakan salah satu bengkel pengelasan yang melayani pembuatan produk besi dengan 4 (empat) orang pekerja pengelasan. Pekerjaan pengelasan memiliki risiko untuk mengalami Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) bagi pekerja pengelasan tersebut. Hal ini dapat disebabkan oleh faktor postur kerja yang sering membungkuk dan jongkok saat melakukan pengelasan. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, didapatkan hasil skor REBA dengan action level 3 (tiga) yang menyatakan bahwa pekerjaan pengelasan di CV. XYZ berada pada level risiko tinggi sehingga diperlukan tindakan perbaikan secepatnya oleh CV. XYZ. Usulan perbaikan postur tubuh pekerja saat pekerjaan pengelasan adalah perancangan ulang stasiun kerja atau penambahan alat bantu kerja berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip ergonomi seperti pengadaan meja kerja untuk proses pekerjaan pengelasan sehingga dapat mengurangi risiko postur tubuh pekerja menjadi level risiko rendah. Kata Kunci: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pengelasan, Postur Kerja, REBA 

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