Manual handling evaluation at 50 kg formed commodity distribution process in port area
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Abstract
As a unified logistics process, manual handling activity is one of the most crucial parts. As it does in shipment process of 50 kg bagged-formed commodity, data shows that 65% decrease in the total quantity of commodity transported due to improper manual handling process. This condition happen due the laborers using tools that can damage or harm the packaging of the commodity itself.
A preliminary study using Nordic Body Map Questionnaire to provide useful information for use in health-related decision-making. Respondents result shows that the most common complaint experienced by the respondents is the back of the body (low back) that is equal to 63% over the last 12 months.
This study will ascertain whether manual handling work in the port area is declared safe or may interfere with the performance of laborers health with an ergonomic approach. The ergonomics approach using in this research is Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). The result of this study shows that by reducing the product packaging raised by workers, can affect the health of workers when viewed from the aspect of ergonomic. The RULA assessment result by comparing both conditions show significant improvement from score 7 to score 5.
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