ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS

Background: The activity of peeling gadung as a raw material for making gadung chips is done manually and repeatedly with an unnatural working posture and can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Preventive measures need to be taken by carrying out ergonomic risk assessments. Objectives: The...

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Main Authors: Nima Eka Nur Rahmania, Achmat Kuncoro, Riza Irianingtyas, Geovania Nage Nuwa
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Language:English
Published: LPPM Politeknik Kesehatan Kerta Cendekia 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://ejournal-kertacendekia.id/index.php/nhjk/article/view/746
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author Nima Eka Nur Rahmania
Achmat Kuncoro
Riza Irianingtyas
Geovania Nage Nuwa
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description Background: The activity of peeling gadung as a raw material for making gadung chips is done manually and repeatedly with an unnatural working posture and can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Preventive measures need to be taken by carrying out ergonomic risk assessments. Objectives: The research aimed to analyze the level of ergonomic risk in MSDs using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) and Ovako Work Posture Analysis (OWAS) methods. Methods: The research method used was an analytical method with a cross-sectional research design. This research was conducted in the home industry gadung chips, Kediri in August 2024. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with a total sample of 10 gadung peeler workers. The variables in this study were the severity of muscle complaints and work posture (back, arm, leg, and load movements) as the risk level for MSDs. The type of data collection technique used was a field study by filling out the NBM questionnaire to determine the severity of MSDs. Working posture (back, arm, leg, and load movements) was also observed using the OWAS method by filling in a form. The results of the analysis will provide results as a reference for taking appropriate action to overcome ergonomic risks. Results: Based on data analysis using the NBM showed the percentage of MSDs, that are right shoulder, right wrist, and right hand had the highest proportion of scores for complaints of pain that always occurred (100%). The left wrist and shoulder area (96%), stiffness in the lower neck (92%), pain in the back (91%), pain in the waist (90%), and also pain in the right and left knee areas for lower limbs. The results of the ergonomic risk level analysis using the OWAS method showed that the working posture is included in the moderate risk category (score 2). Conclusion: Corrective action is needed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders such as improving work posture, doing stretching exercises before and after work and designing ergonomic work chairs.  
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spelling doaj-art-7a6bcc6a67a9469a9886dd289642816c2025-08-20T02:49:23ZengLPPM Politeknik Kesehatan Kerta CendekiaNurse and Health2088-99092623-24482024-12-0113210.36720/nhjk.v13i2.746ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODSNima Eka Nur Rahmania0Achmat Kuncoro1Riza Irianingtyas2Geovania Nage Nuwa3Politeknik Kesehatan Kerta CendekiaPoliteknik Kesehatan Kerta CendekiaPoliteknik Kesehatan Kerta CendekiaPoliteknik Kesehatan Kerta Cendekia Background: The activity of peeling gadung as a raw material for making gadung chips is done manually and repeatedly with an unnatural working posture and can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Preventive measures need to be taken by carrying out ergonomic risk assessments. Objectives: The research aimed to analyze the level of ergonomic risk in MSDs using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) and Ovako Work Posture Analysis (OWAS) methods. Methods: The research method used was an analytical method with a cross-sectional research design. This research was conducted in the home industry gadung chips, Kediri in August 2024. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with a total sample of 10 gadung peeler workers. The variables in this study were the severity of muscle complaints and work posture (back, arm, leg, and load movements) as the risk level for MSDs. The type of data collection technique used was a field study by filling out the NBM questionnaire to determine the severity of MSDs. Working posture (back, arm, leg, and load movements) was also observed using the OWAS method by filling in a form. The results of the analysis will provide results as a reference for taking appropriate action to overcome ergonomic risks. Results: Based on data analysis using the NBM showed the percentage of MSDs, that are right shoulder, right wrist, and right hand had the highest proportion of scores for complaints of pain that always occurred (100%). The left wrist and shoulder area (96%), stiffness in the lower neck (92%), pain in the back (91%), pain in the waist (90%), and also pain in the right and left knee areas for lower limbs. The results of the ergonomic risk level analysis using the OWAS method showed that the working posture is included in the moderate risk category (score 2). Conclusion: Corrective action is needed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders such as improving work posture, doing stretching exercises before and after work and designing ergonomic work chairs.   https://ejournal-kertacendekia.id/index.php/nhjk/article/view/746Ergonomic Risk AssessmentGadung Peeler WorkerNBMOWAS
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Nurse and Health
Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Gadung Peeler Worker
NBM
OWAS
title ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS
title_full ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS
title_fullStr ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS
title_full_unstemmed ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS
title_short ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF GADUNG PEELERS USING NORDIC BODY MAP (NBM) AND OVAKO WORK POSTURE ANALYSIS (OWAS) METHODS
title_sort ergonomic risk assessment of gadung peelers using nordic body map nbm and ovako work posture analysis owas methods
topic Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Gadung Peeler Worker
NBM
OWAS
url https://ejournal-kertacendekia.id/index.php/nhjk/article/view/746
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