Analysis of The Risk of MSDS Occurrence in Female Coconut Peeler Workers

Abstract

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are pains experienced by
individuals in their muscles and skeletons. Awkward postures, static
postures, and repetitive movements can all contribute to the
development of musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study
is to examine the relationship between work posture and
musculoskeletal disorders among coconut peeler workers in the
village of Sei Apung. Method: This is a cross-sectional quantitative
study. 52 workers were chosen for this study using a purposive
sampling technique. The data were collected using the Rapid Entire
Body Assessment (REBA) and Nordic Body Map (NBM)
questionnaires.Result : This study discovered that the sample
characteristics for the age range were dominated by individuals aged
> 30 years, totalling 29 individuals (55.8 per cent). This study's
respondents were entirely female. With an average work period of
one to five years (63.5 per cent), respondents work an average of five
hours per day (75 per cent), and respondents' most recent education is
dominated by high school graduates or equivalent (76.9 per
cent).Conlusion As a suggestion for taking a break or stretching
muscles, adding hand braces or elbow braces to reduce the risk of
complaints, and modifying the seat to reduce the risk of lower back
complaints.