MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER COMPLAINTS AMONG WELDERS AND GRINDING WORKERS AT PT. X

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER
Sugiantoro 1 Indonesia , Ratna Ayu Ratriwardhani 2 Indonesia , Moch. Sahri 2 Indonesia , Merry Sunaryo 2 Indonesia
1 Nahdlatul Ulama University, Surabaya
2 Nahdlatul Ulama University
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Published 2025-12-24
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025) PAGES 114-121
DOI 10.36566/ijhsrd/Vol7.Iss2/327
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Background: Welders and grinding work at PT. X is carried out manually with non-ergonomic working postures, such as bending or prolonged standing. This study aims to describe work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) complaints based on individual characteristics (age, gender) and job-related factors (length of employment, daily working hours, and type of work).

Methods: The method used is a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, involving 47 respondents using a total population sampling technique. Data were collected using a musculoskeletal complaint survey instrument based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 9011:2021.

Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents were male (93%), aged 25-34 years (42%), and had 1-5 years of work experience (70%). The most reported MSDs complaints were in the lower back (36%), upper back (55%), and neck (23%).

Conclusion: Based on the descriptive analysis, both individual and occupational factors contributed to MSDs complaints, particularly in body parts affected by non-ergonomic working postures. Recommended interventions include proper posture training, provision of ergonomic aids to reduce physical load, and regular health check-ups to decrease the prevalence of MSDs among workers.

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER COMPLAINTS AMONG WELDERS AND GRINDING WORKERS AT PT. X: MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER. (2025). INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IJHSRD), 7(2), 114-121. https://doi.org/10.36566/ijhsrd/Vol7.Iss2/327
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