Journal of Safety Education
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

Identification of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Garment Workers using the Nordic Body Map (NBM)

Aprilia Herlinawati (Unknown)
Doni Alhasfi (Unknown)
Talitha Irmadella Radhwa Ariyanto (Unknown)
Dessy Yasnia Hapsari (Unknown)
Ameylia Devi Ardianingsih (Unknown)
Nadya Nur Rizqia (Unknown)
Zulaikha Suparman Gunawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Nov 2025

Abstract

The textile industry is one of the industrial activities that is carried out repeatedly with static positions and has non-ergonomic rules, causing musculoskeletal disorders such as stiff neck, back pain, muscle pain in the shoulder and calf areas. These complaints can reduce work productivity in garment workers. This study aims to determine the musculoskeletal disorders experienced by garment workers x. This study was conducted through direct observation, interviews, and filling out the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire to measure musculoskeletal disorders. The results showed that the most complaints of pain were in the waist, upper neck, and the back. For the classification of risk levels based on the Nordic Body Map score, 17 respondents (85%) experienced a risk level of MSDS disorders with the "low" category, 3 respondents (15%) with the "medium" category, and there were no respondents with the "high" category. To prevent more serious health problems in the future, it is important for garment workers to always apply ergonomic principles in their work. So that workers can maintain their health and work productivity in the long term.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

jse

Publisher

Subject

Public Health

Description

This journal serves as a dedicated platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and insightful analyses concerning occupational health and safety (OHS) across a diverse range of industries and settings. The journals primary focus lies in exploring innovative educational interventions, ...