background: a cross sectional study was conducted to determine the association between occupational stress risk factors and salivary alpha-amylase activity levels among fresh fruit bunch (ffb) cutters at oil palm plantation.  methods: a total of 109 ffb cutters were selected from two oil palm plantations in pulau carey, selangor at west coast of malaysia in 2015. questionnaires were used to det...

MSME Gatot Kaca is an that processing fish into crackers. In this cracker packaging activity, workers experience pain because of bad work posture. The purpose study to design ergonomic table and chairs reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s). NBM questionnaire used find out which parts the body are felt by workers. Comparing risk value postures using QEC RULA method. results showed operators i...

This study discussed musculoskeletal risk analysis related to ergonomics, occupational safety, and health in agriculture the Karawang district. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are diseases that cause pain joints. The working position of rice farmers, especially during planting seeds harvesting rice, is not suitable for ergonomics. aims identify MSDs experienced by farmers Karang Tanjung villag...

As the industry made progress, human labor force gained importance as an element of work life. The science ergonomics came into being in order to take necessary precautions by determining convenience motions with anatomy and risks possible dangers during work. Through methods risk assessment, are determined create a healthy environment for workers. REBA RULA assessment methods, worker postures ...