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MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS RISK ASSESSMENT AMONG SMALL TOFU FACTORY WORKERS IN TANGERANG CITY: AN INDONESIAN CASE STUDY

2024-09-23T04:27:26Z

Title: MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS RISK ASSESSMENT AMONG SMALL TOFU FACTORY WORKERS IN TANGERANG CITY: AN INDONESIAN CASE STUDY Authors: Viatina, Kania; Tejamaya, Mila; Widanarko, Baiduri Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Conventional tofu production involves various manual handling tasks which increases the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A previous study found a very high risk of MSDs in tofu manufacturing, especially in the filtering task with a REBA score of 13. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the risk of MSDs in tofu factory workers. Methods: Workplace observations and unstructured interviews were conducted at two traditional tofu factories (X and Y) and a more modern silken tofu factory to identify the risk of MSDs. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method were used to determine the prevalence and risk of MSDs. A total of 52 workers voluntarily participated in this study. Results: The traditional and silken tofu manufacturing processes involved seven and fifteen tasks, respectively. This study found that workers in the traditional tofu factories had a higher prevalence of MSDs than those in the silken tofu factory. In the past 12 months, traditional tofu factory workers reported MSDs in their lower back (94.4%), right shoulder (77.8%), and neck (61.1%). On the other hand, silken tofu factory workers reported MSDs in their lower back (81.3%), right shoulder (62.5%), and upper back region (56.3%). According to the QEC method, grinding and filtering were identified as two tasks with a very high risk of MSDs in the traditional factories. In addition, transferring tofu crates from cold water to hot water tub in the silken factory was identified as a very high risk of MSDs. Conclusion: Intervention is necessary for tasks with a very high risk of MSDs in small tofu factories. Keywords: ergonomic, MSMEs, musculoskeletal disorders, tofu factory workers, quick exposure check

RELATIONSHIP OF NOISE INTENSITY WITH INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE IN WORKERS IN THE TURBINE AND BOILER AREA MANUFACTURING COMPANY

2024-09-23T04:19:41Z

Title: RELATIONSHIP OF NOISE INTENSITY WITH INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE IN WORKERS IN THE TURBINE AND BOILER AREA MANUFACTURING COMPANY Authors: Wulandari, Suci; Lestari, Mona; Andarini, Desheila; Novrikasari, Novrikasari; Rosyada, Amrina Abstract: ABSRACT Introduction: Manufacture company is a company focusing on the plantation located in Ogan Ilir Regency. In detail, this company is engaged in the agribusiness of sugar cane plantations and a sugar manufacturing factory. In the production/processing system in the manufacturing company, there is a large noise in the work area, namely the turbine and boiler. These workers are exposed to continuous daily noise in their work environment, which can cause health problems, including increased blood pressure. High blood pressure prevalence in workers exposed to noise levels greater than 75 dB(A) was 82,4%. Aims: To analyze the relation of noise intensity to blood pressure increase in workers in the Turbine and Boiler area of the manufacturing company. Method: The study uses a cross-sectional study. The number sample in this study is 80 workers. Data analysis was using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test. Result: The study shows that the majority of workers' blood pressure is not increased by 46 workers (57.5%) greater than workers whose blood pressure is increased by 34 workers (42.5%). Factors influencing the increase in blood pressure were noise intensity, age, years of service, length of exposure, and ear protection usage, and there is no relationship between smoking habits and sports habits with increased blood pressure. Conclusion: There are five variables related to noise intensity and blood pressure increase, and the area with the highest noise threshold value is the combustion kitchen boiler area. Keywords: Noise Intensity, the Increase of Blood Pressure, Plantation Sector, Turbine and Boiler

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND POSTURAL STABILITY AMONG INDONESIAN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2024-09-23T04:13:29Z

Title: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND POSTURAL STABILITY AMONG INDONESIAN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY Authors: Ainun Marufa, Siti; Rahmawati, Nurul Aini; Ramdini, Ega Halima; Nadia Putri, Firza Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: The higher workloads experienced by construction workers reflect the higher physical demands of construction work. Prolonged workloads are responsible for up to 60% of chronic fatigue, diseases, and injuries among construction workers. Individuals need to develop their balance to support physical activity in order to improve their quality of life. Abnormalities in the balance of construction workers is associated with an increased risk of falls. Aims: This preliminary study aims to assess the relationship between physical activity and postural stability among Indonesian construction workers. Methods: A total of 118 healthy male construction workers without health problems were recruited for this study. Their physical activity levels were measured using the Baecke questionnaire for work, sports, and leisure time, while their postural balance was assessed using the one-leg standing test. Results: This study found a significant difference between physical activity in sports and during leisure time compared to activity at work (F 2.234 = 149.3, p < 0.0001). In addition, this study found a weak correlation between physical activity at work and postural stability among construction workers (p = 0.006, r = -2,498). Conclusion: These preliminary findings indicated that construction workers had higher levels of physical activity at work. However, no correlation was found with postural stability. Further research is needed to investigate larger sample sizes with similar characteristics. Keywords: physical activity, balance, postural stability

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND SELF-EFFICACY IN THE APPLICATION OF HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IN CHANGING RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR ACTIVITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF BALI

2024-09-23T04:08:03Z

Title: THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND SELF-EFFICACY IN THE APPLICATION OF HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IN CHANGING RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR ACTIVITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF BALI Authors: Lya Suandari, Putu Vierda; Dhita Prianthara, I Made Abstract: li province in 2021 will reach 2.80%, which could affect religious expression in Bali. There is a new normal policy imposed by the government to emphasize the application of health protocols in carrying out religious activities, where Hindus in Bali before the pandemic tended to involve contributions from many people so there was a need for the role of using social media and self-efficacy in supporting healthy behavior in changing religious behavior activities in the new normal. Aims: To describe the use of social media and self-efficacy toward implementing healthy behaviors in changing local wisdom-based religious behavior activities in Bali. Methods: This study used a quantitative method. The variables in this study were the use of social media, self-efficacy, healthy behavior, and religious behavior. Data collection used an online questionnaire with a total sample of 400 respondents. Partial Least Squares (PLS) was used in data analysis in this study. Result: There is a significant relationship between the use of social media and self-efficacy, and there is a significant relationship between self-efficacy on healthy behavior and religious behavior as seen from the t-value>1.96 or the pvalue p<0.05. Conclusion: Dissemination of information through social media helps provide encouragement and public confidence in correct information regarding policy information in the Covid-19 era and ways to deal with it. Understanding and knowledge obtained through social media can influence a person's behavior in healthy behavior in changing religious behavior activities. Keywords: New Normal; Religious Activities; Healthy Behavior; Social media; Self-efficacy