Medical Technology and Public Health Journal
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Medical Technology and Public Health Journal March 2026

Determinant Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Technical Service Workers at the State Electricity Company (PLN) of Malang City

Nadia Rosalinda (Unknown)
Anita Sulistyorini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

  Workers are exposed to various occupational hazards that may lead to occupational diseases (ODs), including musculoskeletal pain resulting from work processes, commonly referred to as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Technical service workers at the State Electricity Company (Perusahaan Listrik Negara/PLN) of Malang City are at risk of experiencing MSDs due to manual handling tasks and individual worker characteristics. This study aims to analyze exposure to MSD risk factors. This quantitative study employs a descriptive-analytical approach and involves a total sample of 26 technical service workers. Data were collected through observations and analysed using observation sheets, work posture assessments based on the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), and the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire to assess MSD complaints. The findings indicate that the key determinants contributing to MSD complaints among workers include work posture, gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and years of service.  Keywords: risk factors, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), technical service workers

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Journal Info

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MTPHJ

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Environmental Science Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Medical Technology and Public Health Journal with registered number ISSN 2549-189X (printed) and e-ISSN 2549-2993 (online) is a scientific open access journal published by Health Faculty, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Indonesia. Our journal aims to become a media of research results ...