Analysis of Working Posture on Tofu Factory Operator Activities Using RULA Method and Virtual Engineering Software

Iqbal, M.A.; Hasanuddin, I.; Aleyzia, Raysa; Safitriyawi, Roja; Hassan, Azmi

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3629-6_31

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“…Zhang and Lin [13] modeled the behaviors of the employees while performing their duties and the ergonomic measures that can be taken for these behaviors, taking into account different physical capacities such as different worker ages. Iqbal et al [15] aimed to analyze the working postures of Tofu factory operators using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Disease Questionnaire (CMDQ) and RULA method for operators working in a tofu factory in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Recommendations for improvement in body posture and reducing the risk of injury to the operator have been to determine the working tools and rest hours and working time according to the standards.…”

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Analysis of Working Postures in Rubber Manufacturing Industry by using OWAS and RULA Methods

YILMAZ

2023

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The basic conditions of working in a healthy and safe workplace are to design the job in accordance with the anthropometric measurements, body strength and personal characteristics of the person, to ensure that the materials, machinery and equipment used in the working process are suitable for the employee's capacity, and to provide an environment that will produce positive psycho-social results. Correct analysis methods should be used and evaluated in order to meet this basic requirement. Identifying the negative effects of working postures, taking corrective measures and improving them is a critical step of an efficient working environment. Working postures that are not properly analyzed cause strain on workers and even discomfort. It provides important contributions in the field of analyzing and improving working postures with scientific methods, controlling work performance and reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System) and RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) are successfully applied in various fields in the analysis of working postures. In this study, it was aimed to determine the MSDs risk levels of the workers working in the rubber industry by OWAS and RULA methods and measures were proposed for these risks. While OWAS analysis was obtained by using expert opinions in the study, CATIAV5R20 program was used for RULA analysis. The study includes the examination of 5 different postures in total. In the OWAS and RULA results of the study, it was seen that the most risky postures are attach the rubber hose to the cores and to place the rubber hoses attached to the cores in the autoclave. The results of the analysis showed that the RULA method is more suitable and reliable than the OWAS method for the analysis of the tasks in the vulcanization process workstations.

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Analysis of Working Postures in Rubber Manufacturing Industry by using OWAS and RULA Methods

YILMAZ

2023

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“…Work systems and manual work aids, as well as work postures that do not adhere to ergonomics norms and are performed with a high level of repetition, might result in MSD problems. The purpose of this study aimed to assess the ergonomic risk, mainly as it related to the Tofu worker's work posture (Iqbal et al, 2021).…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Levels in Tofu Workers in North Aceh: An Ergonomic Assessment

Erliana,

Hasanuddin,

Away

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Tofu is a soy-based food that is popular in Indonesia. One of the supporting factors is that it has high nutritional value and low price. Tofu is produced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in all provinces in Indonesia, including in the region of Aceh. Based on the results of observations, the tofu production process still predominantly uses human labor, starting from the washing process to the cutting process. This activity is carried out every day with a high repetition rate. If this is allowed to happen for a long time, workers will be exposed to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. This study uses the Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorders (CMDQ) questionnaire to assess the workers' work posture and determine the level of occupational hazard risk using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. The results of the distribution of questionnaires show that the body parts that experienced pain complaints were the shoulder (right dan left), upper back, upper arm (right and left), lower back, forearm (right and left), also wrist (right and left). It happens in the filtering process. The results of the assessment of work posture with the REBA method show the score of work posture in the filtering process is 13, which means that the filtering posture of workers has a very high risk and must be improved immediately. The present research recommended additional intervention that includes engineering and administrative control methods for reducing those workers' complaints of muscle pain.

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Analysis of Working Posture on Tofu Factory Operator Activities Using RULA Method and Virtual Engineering Software

Cited by 2 publications

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Analysis of Working Postures in Rubber Manufacturing Industry by using OWAS and RULA Methods

Analysis of Working Postures in Rubber Manufacturing Industry by using OWAS and RULA Methods

Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Levels in Tofu Workers in North Aceh: An Ergonomic Assessment

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