Unified Health Critical Research
Vol 2 No 1 (2026): September-February

Identification of Ergonomic Hazards in Motorcycle Workers in Maricaya Selatan Village

Asril, Asril (Unknown)
Harun, Nurul Ilmi (Unknown)
Kurniawan, Rama Nur (Unknown)
Aswadi, Aswadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jan 2026

Abstract

Ergonomics is an important aspect in creating a safe, comfortable, and productive work environment, but is often overlooked in the informal sector, such as motorcycle repair shops. BPJS Employment data shows a significant increase in work accident cases in Indonesia, reaching 370,747 cases in 2023. One of the biggest contributors is work-related muscle and skeletal disorders (Musculoskeletal Disorders/MSDs), which are often found in jobs with non-ergonomic postures. Research Objective: To identify ergonomic hazards faced by motorcycle repair shop workers in Maricaya Selatan Village. Research Method: The research method employed in this study is a descriptive quantitative approach with an observational research design to identify ergonomic hazards among motorcycle repair shop workers in Maricaya Selatan Village. Research Results: Shows that the informal sector such as motorcycle repair shops face significant ergonomic hazards, but are often not handled systematically due to limited facilities and low worker awareness of the importance of ergonomics, the results of the REBA assessment show high (48.6%) and very high (45.7%) occupational hazards, 48.6% of respondents are in the category "changes must be made immediately", and 45.7% are in the category "action must be taken immediately", based on the NBM assessment 77.1% of respondents stated that the work layout was inappropriate, and 11.4% stated that it was very inappropriate.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

ucr

Publisher

Subject

Environmental Science Health Professions Public Health

Description

Unified Health Critical Research (ISSN 3109-0486 for print and ISSN 3109-0478 for online) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin since 2024. This journal is published biannually, in February and August. Unihealth Critical Research focuses on various aspects of ...