scholarly journals Ergonomic Evaluation of Street Vendors as Determined by Rapid Entire Body Assessment Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Samiksha Sathe ◽  
Mrunal Baxi ◽  
Neha Chaudhary ◽  
Varsha Pawar ◽  
Swapnil Bhirange
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Method ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation

scholarly journals Investigation into the Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence and Postural Assessment among Barbers in Sari-2016

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siavash Etemadinezhad ◽  
Fateme Ranjbar ◽  
Jamshid Yazdani Charati
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Working Postures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment

Background and purpose: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders usually entangle back spines, neck and upper limbs. Working as a barber paves the ground for probable high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. This study was designed to evaluate the working postures of sari male barbers by Rapid Entire Body Assessment method and determining the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders using NORDIC questionnaire.Methods: In the present research, 108 Sari barbers working conditions were evaluated using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tool, and the data on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was collected using Nordic questionnaire. Microsoft Excel and SPSS were then applied to analyze the data. Quantitative variables were analyzed using the descriptive statistical methods including mean and standard deviation. Chi-square test and ordinal regression have also been applied to analyze the relationship between different variables and musculoskeletal disorders' prevalence.Results: The mean age the participants was 33.11±8.2 and the mean of work experience was 12±3.7 years. According to the results of the Nordic questionnaire, during 12 past months, 78% of the studied subjects have discovered pain and discomfort at least in one of their 9 body regions. Complaints of musculoskeletal pains in the wrist were also most prevalent (72.1%), followed by the neck (49%) and elbow pains (46.2%). Through REBA Method, the highest frequency of corrective measures was at level 2 (73.9%).Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that the evaluated subjects working postures required correction. Also, it was found essential to train barbers in what way to identify the biomechanical and ergonomic risk factors and correct working postures.

scholarly journals ANALISIS POSTUR KERJA PADA BAGIAN GUDANG MUAT GREY DI PT SURYA PUTRA MULIA

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambang Rizki Aji Nugrahanto ◽  
Maria Puspita Sari
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Loading Process ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
A Company

PT Surya Putra Mulia is a company that produces gray (greige) using the knitting process. This research is focused on the warehouse section on the loading process finished goods. In the warehouse section there are some excessive physical activities due to activities are carried out manually. Measurement of work posture is needed to determine whether the work posture carried out by the operator is good and ergonomic. Assessment of work posture is carried out using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. Based on an assessment using the REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) method, it shows that the withdrawal of finished goods includes a moderate level of risk, which means that improvements are needed. The activity of loading finished goods onto trucks (figure 3) includes a moderate risk level which means that repairs are needed, while in Figure 4 it is a high risk level which means that immediate corrective action is needed. For the preparation of finished goods on trucks, it is a moderate risk level, which means that repairs are needed. So that in the process of withdrawing finished goods, proposals are given to reduce the burden being transported. Then add a tool in the process of loading finished goods to the truck in the form of a hand stacker.

Ergonomic Assessment of Material Handling in CV Joint Assembly

2016 ◽  
pp. 101-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Luis Hernández-Arellano ◽  
J. Nieves Serratos-Perez ◽  
Porfirio Peinado Coronado
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Materials Handling ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation ◽  
Joint Assembly

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) is one of the most common problems that affect productivity in industrial processes. This chapter presents the ergonomic evaluation of the main tasks in a Constant Velocity (CV) Joint assembly process. Tasks selected and evaluated using ergonomic methods were the transport of manufacturing parts on carts, parts supply at the workstation, materials handling within the workstation, and loading of the finished product on pallets. The ergonomic evaluation was performed by applying both Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method, and Rodgers' Biomechanical analysis. The analysis showed the existence of very high and high risk levels. Body regions most affected were elbow, shoulder, trunk, hip, legs, arm, and wrist. Ultimately, this research highlights the urgent need to perform corrective actions and further assessment for the CV Joint assembly process tasks studied.

scholarly journals WORK PRECARIOUSNESS: ERGONOMIC RISKS TO OPERATORS OF MACHINES ADAPTED FOR FOREST HARVESTING

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley Schettino ◽  
Julio Cesar Costa Campos ◽  
Luciano José Minette ◽  
Amaury Paulo de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Noise Temperature ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Forest Harvesting ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Imminent Risk ◽  
Agricultural Tractor

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess different types of machines adapted for mechanized forest harvesting activities in order to quantify the degree of compliance with ergonomic principles applicable to forest machines, as well as the ergonomic risks to which workers are exposed. The following machines were evaluated: a feller buncher adapted into a wheel loader; a mini skidder coupled to an agricultural tractor; and a forest loader adapted to an agricultural tractor; operating in the states of Paraná and Minas Gerais. Biomechanical working conditions were assessed by applying a checklist for simplified assessment of the workplace biomechanical conditions. The forced postures assessment was performed using the REBA - "Rapid Entire Body Assessment" method. In turn, ergonomic classification was through guidelines contained in the ergonomic classification manual "Ergonomic Guidelines for Forest Machines". Moreover, the environmental factors noise, temperature and vibration to which the operators of these machines were exposed were assessed. The results showed all assessed machines had ergonomic standards below those indicated in all assessed aspects, mainly related to access and dimensions of the workplace, need to adopt forced postures during working hours, and exposure to environmental factors assessed above tolerance limits. It is concluded that machines adapted for use in forest harvesting processes have shown significant gaps in relation to ergonomic aspects, presenting high and imminent risk of development of occupational diseases in their operators.

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 ANALISIS POTENSI RISIKO POSTUR KERJA PEMBATIK PADA UMKM MURIA BATIK KUDUS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Mia Ajeng Alifiana ◽  
Akh. Sokhibi ◽  
Dina Lusianti
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Risk Criteria ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment

One of the non-object cultural heritages owned by the Indonesian people is batik. Batik is a typical Indonesian cloth spread throughout the archipelago. The process of making batik is mostly still traditional, starting from the process of making patterns on the mori cloth to the process of preparing the cloth, giving patterns, nglowong / canting, isen-isen, nembok, first coloring / medel, ngerok, mbironi stage, second coloring / greeting , nglorod and washing batik. In this batik-making process, the batik workers work continuously with a detailed type of work and the work posture of the batik is on a chair that is not designed with the dimensions of the body of the batik maker. This is if the work posture is not improved, it creates a potential risk of muscle fatigue or musculoskeletal disorder. The method used in this research is quantative. The data taken in this study is the data on the size of the batik work posture when sitting on a chair. Then the data is analyzed using the REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) method using ergofellow software to determine the risk of work posture. The result of this research is the potential risk of the work position of Muria Batik Kudus UMKM batik makers with the REBA method resulting in a score of 9 (Nine), which means that they have risk criteria at a high level. The potential risk that is at a high level should immediately improve the work posture of the batik which is supported by changes in work facilities. Batik makers who have the potential for high levels of risk can result in muscle fatigue in certain parts of the body and decreased levels of productivity.

scholarly journals An Overview of REBA Method Applications in the World

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Hita-Gutiérrez ◽  
Marta Gómez-Galán ◽  
Manuel Díaz-Pérez ◽  
Ángel-Jesús Callejón-Ferre
Keyword(s):  
Core Collection ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
The World ◽  
Improvement Measures ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
The Web

The objective of this work is to review literature, worldwide, in which the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) ergonomic assessment method was applied and count the number of times that REBA was applied together with other methods and subsequent incidence. The database used was the “Web of Science—Core Collection”. Only scientific articles and bibliographic reviews were included, analysing a total of 314 documents and selecting only 91. The use of the REBA method is indicated in terms of knowledge, country, year and journal sectors. It was most used in the knowledge areas of “Manufacturing” (24.18%), “Agriculture, forestry and fishing” (21.98%) and in “Other activities” (19.78%). One of the benefits of REBA is that it evaluates different body parts: upper limbs (arm, forearm and wrist), lower extremities, trunk and neck. It is a useful method to identify the forced postures adopted by workers to thus develop improvement measures if necessary. It is concluded that REBA method use has increased over the last decade, probably due to the digitization of knowledge. It is almost always applied in combination with other methods, and its use can be a positive indicator of company sustainability.

scholarly journals Ergonomic Evaluation and Customized Design of Kitchen

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S) ◽  
pp. 1033-1039
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Standard Design ◽  
Safe Limit ◽  
Women Volunteers ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation

Ergonomics is the science of planning the environment for comfortable working. Ergonomic plays an important role in designing a kitchen area free from fatigue, decreasing the unnecessary movements and excessive expenditure of workers energy and time. A poorly planned kitchen construction affects work efficiency requiring more effort and more time while working on the poorly designed kitchen counters. Kitchens vary from area to area which may or may not be designed on the basis of ergonomics. However, some women working in the kitchen experience discomfort or injury when working in the kitchen. A standard-design of a kitchen was considered as reference to have the optimal dimensions of the various components of the kitchen. For this, first a survey questionnaire was prepared to know about the problems encountered by the women working in kitchen. Anthropometric data of 30 participants from different cities was collected. The kitchen and its counters heights were designed on the basis of the anthropometric data of the same participants. Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) and Rapid entire body assessment (REBA) Employee assessment worksheet was used for the analysis of postures of kitchen workers while working in the Standard-designed kitchen. Images of various postures of all the women volunteers were captured while working in the kitchen. After analysis of which, it was concluded that the participants were working exceeding the safe limit. Again the participants were asked to work in the kitchen designed on the basis of anthropometric data. The same procedure was followed and the results were evaluated for both standard-designed kitchen and ergonomically designed kitchen. Subsequently, it was inferred that there is a lack of ergonomics awareness among the kitchen workers and its designers. Assessment of postures using REBA and RULA shows that the majority of women are working beyond their safe limit in the standard-designed kitchen. In future, the work can be done to rationalize the kitchen dimensions that should be used in its designing

scholarly journals Evaluation of disergonomic risks in small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Bogotá

DYNA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (213) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Emilsy Rosio Medina
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Rapid Entire Body Assessment

A descriptive, cross-sectional investigation is presented, whose purpose is the evaluation of disergonomic risks in small and mediumenterprises (SMEs) in Bogotá, assessing the risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries and their levels of harmfulness in three companies corresponding to the metalworking, plastic and timber sectors, evaluating 76 workers in 48 positions; Nordic Questionnaire, Laboratory of Economics and Sociology of Labor method (LEST) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment method (REBA) were applied. It was found that risk factors to common musculoskeletal injuries and with higher prevalence among the companies evaluated are: flexion and lateralizationof the neck and trunk, repetitive movements, flexion / extension of upper extremities and sudden changes in posture. A Pearson correlation study was conducted to verify the relationship between what was expressed by the 76 workers through the Nordic questionnaire and that obtained through the REBA method

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