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Study of the variation of the leading edge of a railway crane on the aerodynamic characteristics Vernando, Willy Hardi; Kurniawan, Andre; Putra, Randi Purnama; Widia, Mirta
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Regular Issue
Publisher : Researcher and Lecturer Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i2.145

The front body design of the railway crane is flat or bluff type. The design causes a large drag, so the railway crane requires high fuel consumption to drive. Therefore, this study aims to modify the front body of the railway crane by applying the shape of the leading edge to reduce drag. This research also investigates the effect of leading-edge angles on aerodynamic characteristics. The method used is computational fluid dynamics, using the flow simulation feature of the Solidworks research licence software. This study considered three variations of leading edge angle (40°, 45° and 50°). The simulation results show that the larger the leading edge angle, the lower the drag coefficient value. In addition, the simulation shows that there is a high air pressure at the front of the railway crane with the bluff shape, while the modified railway crane with the leading edge applied has a lower air pressure at the front. Furthermore, the results and discussion in this article present the simulation results showing the velocity streamline and pressure contour of each model.

Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Warehouse Workers in the Courier Service Industry: A Case Study from Kuantan, Malaysia Ismail, Alya Nadhirah binti; Widia, Mirta; Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani binti; Mohd Nawi, Wan Norlinda Roshana Binti; Zainal Abidin, Mohammad Faizal bin
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Published in July 2024
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/josi.v23.n1.p61-75.2024

The global surge in demand for courier services has introduced both benefits and challenges. Courier workers face immense pressure to handle large volumes of orders, leading to increasing cases of health and occupational injuries. The lack of ergonomic interventions in their work highlights the urgent need for ergonomic assessments in the courier industry. In Malaysia, current ergonomic risk assessments for warehouse courier workers are insufficient, making it essential to identify prevalent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and determine the associated risk factors and levels posed by their daily tasks. This study aimed to address this gap by conducting ergonomic risk assessments among 35 warehouse workers using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), the Initial Ergonomic Risk Assessment (ERA) Checklist, and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). Three different work tasks were observed: scanning and sorting, tiered storage and stacking, and load unloading. The findings revealed that lower back pain was the most common ailment (14.5%), followed by hip pain (8.39%) and neck pain (7.89%). The tiered stacking storage activity posed the highest ergonomic risk, with identified risk factors including awkward postures, static and sustained activity, and repetitive tasks. The REBA analysis indicated a very high-level risk for tiered stacking storage, necessitating immediate ergonomic interventions. These findings contribute to the field of ergonomics and provide valuable insights for safety practitioners, ergonomists, researchers, and academicians in occupational safety and health and the courier service industries.

The Initial Development and Validation of Physical, Psychosocial and Fatigue Level Questionnaire Binti Ismail, Alya Nadhirah; Widia, Mirta; Binti Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani
Journal of Industrial Engineering and Halal Industries Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Industrial Engineering and Halal Industries (JIEHIS)
Publisher : Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Science and Engineering, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/jiehis.4693

The lack of comprehensive tool to assess both risk factors of physical and psychosocial risk factors as well as fatigue level effectively is significant in similar field research. Therefore, the aim of this study is to do the initial development and content validation of a questionnaire that identifies and measures the risk factors influencing the fatigue levels. The questionnaire was developed by implementing adapt method followed by item generation in the initial development. This questionnaire was then validated in terms of content validation by expert panel reviews. The content validity result are as follows: 64-items out of 146-items scale had I-CVI below 1, 24-items with I-CVI of 0.8, and 3-items with 0.7, and the remaining items had I-CVI of below than 0.7. The average value of CVR was 1, and the S-CVI/Ave of the questionnaire was 0.93. Items with content validity of 0.7 and above was maintained, therefore, the questionnaire ended with 87-items. Findings indicates that the questionnaire is valid for assessing the physical and psychosocial risk factors associating with the fatigue levels. This questionnaire can be made a tool in assessing workplace while promote efficiency through this comprehensive tool, contributing to a better understanding of occupational risks and potential interventions.

OSH Management in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Bibliometric Review Hazemi , Sofia Afifah; Abdul Majid , Noor Diana; Widia, Mirta; Abdul Aziz, Hanida
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Published in June 2025
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

Sustainable Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are crucial to economic growth but face significant challenges in occupational safety and health (OSH). SMEs often lack the resources, expertise, and institutional support needed to manage OSH effectively, leading to higher rates of workplace accidents. This study addresses the lack of thematic synthesis and trend forecasting by offering a structured overview of the field's intellectual landscape. Using bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis, we identified key research themes, emerging trends, and influential studies. Data were collected from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection (1990 to 2024) yielding 552 initial records. After screening, 393 journal articles were analysed, with a total of 6,408 citations (6,181 excluding self-citations), an average of 16.31 citations per item and an H-index of 39. Applying a 30-citation threshold, 54 highly cited papers were subjected to bibliographic coupling, revealing six thematic clusters. The analysis indicates four prominent clusters: (1) the role of human resources in OSH programs, (2) health certifications and safety management systems, (3) employee perceptions of OSH efforts, and (4) the development of OSH models tailored to SMEs. Consequently, our findings demonstrate that OSH research in SMEs is steadily evolving toward more integrated, systematic management approaches. These insights suggest that enhancing OSH outcomes requires targeted strategies including strengthening human resource roles, adopting formal safety frameworks, emphasizing risk assessment and staff training, and implementing standardized practices fit for the SME context.

Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Warehouse Workers in the Courier Service Industry: A Case Study from Kuantan, Malaysia binti Ismail, Alya Nadhirah; Widia, Mirta; binti Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani; Binti Mohd Nawi, Wan Norlinda Roshana; bin Zainal Abidin, Mohammad Faizal
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Published in July 2024
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

The global surge in demand for courier services has introduced both benefits and challenges. Courier workers face immense pressure to handle large volumes of orders, leading to increasing cases of health and occupational injuries. The lack of ergonomic interventions in their work highlights the urgent need for ergonomic assessments in the courier industry. In Malaysia, current ergonomic risk assessments for warehouse courier workers are insufficient, making it essential to identify prevalent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and determine the associated risk factors and levels posed by their daily tasks. This study aimed to address this gap by conducting ergonomic risk assessments among 35 warehouse workers using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), the Initial Ergonomic Risk Assessment (ERA) Checklist, and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). Three different work tasks were observed: scanning and sorting, tiered storage and stacking, and load unloading. The findings revealed that lower back pain was the most common ailment (14.5%), followed by hip pain (8.39%) and neck pain (7.89%). The tiered stacking storage activity posed the highest ergonomic risk, with identified risk factors including awkward postures, static and sustained activity, and repetitive tasks. The REBA analysis indicated a very high-level risk for tiered stacking storage, necessitating immediate ergonomic interventions. These findings contribute to the field of ergonomics and provide valuable insights for safety practitioners, ergonomists, researchers, and academicians in occupational safety and health and the courier service industries.

Study of the variation of the leading edge of a railway crane on the aerodynamic characteristics Vernando, Willy Hardi; Kurniawan, Andre; Putra, Randi Purnama; Widia, Mirta
Journal of Engineering Researcher and Lecturer Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Regular Issue
Publisher : Researcher and Lecturer Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58712/jerel.v3i2.145

The front body design of the railway crane is flat or bluff type. The design causes a large drag, so the railway crane requires high fuel consumption to drive. Therefore, this study aims to modify the front body of the railway crane by applying the shape of the leading edge to reduce drag. This research also investigates the effect of leading-edge angles on aerodynamic characteristics. The method used is computational fluid dynamics, using the flow simulation feature of the Solidworks research licence software. This study considered three variations of leading edge angle (40°, 45° and 50°). The simulation results show that the larger the leading edge angle, the lower the drag coefficient value. In addition, the simulation shows that there is a high air pressure at the front of the railway crane with the bluff shape, while the modified railway crane with the leading edge applied has a lower air pressure at the front. Furthermore, the results and discussion in this article present the simulation results showing the velocity streamline and pressure contour of each model.

Risk Factors Associated with Occupational Stress among Malaysian Construction Professionals Fauzan, Nur Syafiqah; Mohd Tajuddin, Nur Alia Farahanin; Thanarejee, Neroshini; Mohd Suadi Nata, Dayana Hazwani; Sukadarin, Ezrin Hani; Widia, Mirta
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 27, No. 2
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Background: Construction industries that focus on project-based nature, pressure, and long hours may lead to job-related stress among workers. In many emerging nations, robust economic growth plans generate occupational depression, anxiety, and stress among construction industry personnel. This study aims to determine the relationship between these items and the risk factors (demographic) among Malaysian construction professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 173 Malaysian construction professionals. A DASS-21 questionnaire is used to survey eligible respondents. Results: Findings show that construction professionals have a high level of stress (54.9%), anxiety (48.5%), and depression (37%). Gender is significantly associated with stress (p = 0.000) and depression (p = 0.000). In turn, stress (p = 0.038), anxiety (p = 0.000), and depression (p = 0.001) all demonstrate a significant relationship with health status Conclusions: Health status is the risk factor most significantly associated with occupational stress. Given the findings, construction managers can help protect their employees and their mental health by promoting a healthy workplace through stress management and social activities.

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