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Pendekatan Ergonomi Partisipatif untuk Pencegahan Gangguan Muskuloskeletal pada Pekerja Sektor Informal Cita Fitria Putri; Ekawati Ekawati
Faletehan Health Journal Vol 12 No 03 (2025): Faletehan Health Journal, November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Faletehan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33746/fhj.v12i03.862

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Musculoskeletal disorders are a significant global health concern, particularly impacting informal workers who lack organized occupational health services. Participatory ergonomic approaches present a solution by engaging workers in recognizing hazards and improving their work settings. This scoping review outlines evidence on participatory ergonomic interventions for preventing MSDs in informal work environments. A search was performed across PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for studies published up to 2025. Studies qualified if they focused on informal workers, used participatory ergonomic approaches, and documented MSD prevention outcomes. Ten studies were selected for analysis. Interventions primarily focused on modifying tools, workstations, and facilities based on workers' body measurements and job requirements. Other approaches included ergonomic aids, stretching programs, and workplace layout reorganization. Workers participated through interviews, focus groups, observations, and risk assessments. Results showed reduced musculoskeletal complaints by up to 47.9%, improved posture, reduced workload, and increased productivity. Implementation barriers included limited finances, traditional work practices, lack of ergonomic awareness, and resistance to change. These findings highlight the need to customize interventions for specific socio-economic and cultural contexts. Participatory ergonomics can improve informal workers' health, but future studies should examine methods for ensuring long-term viability and cultural adaptation of these interventions.
Improving Resilience of Wingko SMEs through Ergonomic Workstation Design Yuliani Setyaningsih; Ida Wahyuni; Ekawati Ekawati; Bina Kurniawan; Cita Fitria Putri
Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas) Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Bidang Kesehatan (Abdigermas)
Publisher : CV Media Inti Teknologi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58723/abdigermas.v3i3.558

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This community service project aims to improve the resilience of the wingko industry in Magelang, Indonesia, by improving workstations and providing disaster preparedness education. The wingko industry faces challenges related to occupational safety and health due to non-ergonomic working conditions and limited implementation of safety standards. The project consisted of four stages: field assessment, measuring employee work posture using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), designing a workplace layout involving workers, and organizing the workplace according to occupational health and safety standards. The community service results showed that 68% of workers had a RULA score of 5-6, 21% a score of 4, and 11% a score of 7, indicating the need for investigation and change, while 78% reported complaints of low-grade musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with the back and calves being the most affected body parts. Interventions included designing ergonomic workstations, installing safety signs, marking evacuation routes, and providing educational posters on health and safety. Recommendations for regular maintenance, storage space management, and the integration of 5R principles are provided to ensure continuous improvement. This project demonstrates the importance of ergonomic interventions and worker education in enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the local industry.