<![CDATA[Background : In an effort to improve occupational safety and health for coconut tappers, it is necessary to have strategic public health measures. Coconut tappers are at risk of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and occupational accidents, which require appropriate prevention and control. Our study aims to assess and implement measures to improve the occupational safety and health of coconut tappers in Wonosobo District, Central Java, Indonesia with a primary focus on the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of coconut tappers related to the interventions provided in the form of Simple Stretching, BSM Acupressure and Use of Safety Harness. Research Methods/ Implementation Methods : This study was conducted between August 2022 and July 2024 to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to the intervention provided in the form of Simple Stretching, BSM Acupressure and Use of Safety Harness of coconut tappers in Wonosobo Regency. The assessment was accompanied by the provision of Simple Stretching, BSM Acupressure and Use of Safety Harness training in the workplace and was carried out at the before and after stages to evaluate the possible impact of this intervention. Results : The results of simple stretching interventions, BSM acupressure and the use of safety harnesses used can statistically improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of coconut sugar penderes in minimizing the incidence of WMSDs and work accidents, but when viewed based on the mean difference value after being given the intervention. Based on the results of the difference test, the intervention group has a greater mean difference value than the control group. The increase in the mean difference value in the intervention group compared to the control group after 4 weeks of intervention knowledge +2.35 attitude +5.38 and practice +6.76. Conclusion/Lesson Learned : Occupational safety and health interventions in the form of simple stretching BSM Acupressure and Use of Safety Harness are considered effective and can be applied so as to improve knowledge, attitudes and practices in coconut tappers.]]>
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