Cashier Work Posture Analysis Using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Quick Exposure Checklist (QEC): A Case Study in QRS Pharmacy

Work facilities following the user's needs are critical because they support the production process for increased productivity. Currently, the tofu production process at Mr Samingin's MSMEs uses manual equipment to feel pain in their body parts when doing work every day. Making tofu begins with washing the soybeans thoroughly, then soaking the soybeans in water for 2 to 3 hours. Sometimes, it needs 7 hours, depending on the type of soybeans. In this soaking process, the soybeans will expand and then cleaned again by washing them several times. The next step is to grind the soybeans into powder with a grinding machine then boiled them. Then, filter the soybean porridge with a cloth to separate the pulp to be processed and the rest of the cooking water. This stage is very tiring as it is done manually by filtering in a shake. In addition, in the process of pressing tofu, there is a lack of attention to workers' work posture, which will impact work-related pain, especially if it is done monotonously and repeatedly. This study used the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) analysis method as a guide in designing tofu screening work facilities. It is expected that improvements to work facilities can increase worker productivity at tofu production MSME.

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Work Posture Analysis of Welding Workers Using the RULA Method

Journal La Medihealtico ◽

10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v1i1.15 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 13-23

Author(s):

Surahma ◽

Berliana Suroso ◽

Febriyani Prastike

Keyword(s):

Body Size ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Risk Level ◽

Anthropometric Data ◽

Posture Analysis ◽

Work Posture ◽

Working Posture

Work posture is a point that can determine an analysis of how effective the work is done. This study aims to analyze the working posture of Las Manggaraya workshop workers using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method. This research collects anthropometric data which is part of ergonomics that specifically studies about ways to find out body size. In using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method, every movement made will be given a predetermined score. The results showed that 5 out of 8 workflow processes have RULA scores with severe and very western risk level, which means that it is necessary to change work postures as soon as possible or as soon as possible. Overall the RULA score is at a level of severe and very severe risk so that changes in work posture are required

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Work Posture Analysis of Packing Process Workers Using the Reba and Owas Method (Case Study: Tiga Hati Mutiara, Sukoharjo)

Procedia of Engineering and Life Science ◽

10.21070/pels.v1i2.978 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Hafidh Munawir ◽

Isnainiyah Wardatul Jannah ◽

Eko Setiawan

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Entire Body ◽

Posture Analysis ◽

Packaging Process ◽

Central Java ◽

Work Posture ◽

Packing Process ◽

Analysis System ◽

Rapid Entire Body Assessment

Tiga Hati Mutiara is a food industry located in Sukoharjao, Central Java. One of the activities in the production process is packaging. The posture of the workers in the packing process is to stand and bend over. The position of the worker is very dangerous if it is done repeatedly and continuously. This study aims to identify the posture and ergonomic risks of workers and provide suggestions for improving worker posture. The methods used in this research are the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method and the Ovako Work Posture Analysis System (OWAS) method. The results of the research on the packaging process using the REBA method obtained a score of 8, which means that the level of risk is high and needs immediate improvement, while the OWAS method has a score of 4, which means that this attitude is very dangerous for the musculoskeletal system and needs immediate improvement. Improvements made are to improve the position of workers and dimensions of the table. After the improvement, the REBA score was 2 and OWAS was 1, which means that the proposed posture condition is good.

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USULAN PERBAIKAN POSTUR KERJA OPERATOR PROSES PRODUKSI BATIK CAP DI BATIK PUTRI MULYO DENGAN METODE VISUAL MANAGEMENT

PERFORMA Media Ilmiah Teknik Industri ◽

10.20961/performa.16.2.16976 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Anita Rosifah ◽

Susy Susmartini ◽

Irwan Iftadi

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Whole Body ◽

Management Approach ◽

Entire Body ◽

Posture Analysis ◽

Work Station ◽

Work Posture ◽

Analysis System ◽

Ergonomic Analysis

Observations made at work stations of batik cap production, there are still some working conditions that are not appropriate on their worker, one of which is unnatural posture. Unusual work postures that can trigger the occurrence of pain complaints such as musculoskeletal disorders (musculoskeletal disorders). Often unwittingly, batik workers work with positions or postures that have health risks such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Based on the observation seen that at the work station batik production there are some problems related work methods. Therefore, to improve which work station needs to be repaired, it is necessary to do risk assessment of batik production station work posture using Visual Management approach. The Visual Management approach in this study uses the ergonomic analysis method for the whole body of REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) and OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysis System), upper limb RULA (Rapid Upper limb Assessment) and OCRA checklist and by adding some aspects Associated with overload and repetitiveness in the OCRA checklist and OWAS. Based on the assessment of work posture by visual management method, the result of OES value shows 3 processes with OES value ≤ 0.4 with accepted operational status and 2 process with OES value is in the range 0.4 <OES ≤ 0.5, with operational status becomes' necessary further investigation, Changes may be required

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ANALISIS POSTUR KERJA MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAPID UPPER LIMB ASSESSMENT (RULA) DI UMKM KERUPUK KEMPLANG 32 KECAMATAN BUMI WARAS BANDAR LAMPUNG

Industrika: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Industri ◽

10.37090/indstrk.v5i1.361 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Riska Restiyani ◽

Keyword(s):

Upper Limb ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Primary Data ◽

Posture Analysis ◽

Work Posture ◽

Working Posture ◽

Repetitive Movements ◽

Trauma Disorders ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Near Future

This study discusses work posture analysis using the rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) method at Kerupuk Kemplang 32 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bumi Waras District, Bandar Lampung. The purpose of this study was to determine unsafe work postures for workers, and to minimize injuries to the skeletal system and nervous system caused by repetitive movements (Cumulative Trauma Disorders), how the influence of work attitudes or postures of workers and the workplace, provide recommendations for appropriate work postures. safe based on the upper limb assessment (RULA) method. This research is a descriptive study with data analysis using the RULA method. The data collection method uses primary data in the form of worker posture data which includes upper arms, forearms, wrists, hands, neck, back and legs. The results of this study indicate that the working posture of making kemplang cracker dough is divided into two activities, namely taking sago water and making the dough, both of which have a score of 7 which indicates Action Level 4 and the roasting section of kemplang crackers has the same score, 7 indicating Action Level 4. From these data, it can be concluded that this work posture needs to be improved in the near future.

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Posture Analysis Using Nordic Body Map and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods to Improve Work Posture

JIEMS (Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems) ◽

10.30813/jiems.v14i1.2419 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Melia Agustin ◽

Hendy Tannady ◽

Octa Ferdian ◽

Samuel Imanuel Gunawan Alamsjah

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Severe Pain ◽

Service Sector ◽

The Body ◽

Educational Services ◽

Posture Analysis ◽

Risk Of Injury ◽

Work Posture ◽

Body Map ◽

A Company

Jaya Launch Pad is a company engaged in educational services. It is undeniable that service sector companies such as Jaya Launch Pad also have a workforce whose work posture may be less ergonomic, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders can be experienced by people of all ages. Therefore, this study focuses on work posture. This research occurred because of complaints experienced by staff. The number of samples used in this study was 1 person. This was influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic situation so that there was only 1 staff when the observation was made. The research method used was the nordic body map (NBM) to determine which parts of the body are experiencing complaints, and the rapid office strain assessment (ROSA) to measure the risk of injury due to the posture of sitting at a computer for 8 hours. The result is that the complaint assessment using the NBM questionnaire has a score of 52 (needs improvement at a later date) with 4 categories of severe pain, namely back, waist, buttocks, and buttocks. Meanwhile, the score from the ROSA table is 6 which means it is risky / dangerous so that it needs improvement. Therefore, a proposed condition is given in the form of a replacement of work facilities in the form of a work chair with adjustable height and adjustable armrests. This improvement is assumed to be able to reduce the level of staff complaints, and the calculation result of the rapid office strain assessment (ROSA) is 4 which means no risk so that this improvement is accepted and can solve the work posture problem of staff at Jaya Launch Pad.

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