Analysis of the incidence of Musculoskeletal Disorder in Weaving Workers at the Ulos Sianipar Gallery

Abstract

Introduction: Galery Ulos Sianipar is an ulos and songket
manufacturing company. Ulos are created in this gallery on a nonmachine

loom that is operated with the feet and hands, and the
weaving activity is carried out continuously while sitting.
Musculoskeletal disorders can develop as a result of weaving work
(MSDs). The purpose of this study was to ascertain the factors that
contribute to musculoskeletal disorder complaints among weaving
workers at Galery Ulos Sianipar. Method: This is a quantitative
study conducted in a cross-sectional fashion. This study enrolled 32
individuals. Purposive sampling is a sampling technique used. The
Nordic Body Map (NBM) was used to assess musculoskeletal
complaints; the Rappid Upper Limb Assessment was used to assess
work posture (RULA). Fisher's exact test was used in the bivariate
test. Result : The findings indicated that 24 respondents (75%) had
mild MSDs, while 8 respondents (25%) had severe MSDs. The
bivariate analysis revealed a relationship between physical fitness
and MSD complaints (p=0.038). There is no correlation between
MSD complaints and age (p-value = 0.625), years of service (p-value
= 1,000), or work posture (p-value = 0.176). Conlusion Weavers are
encouraged to adopt a more upright posture and participate in sports
and stretches prior to, during, and after work.