Application of RULA and REBA to Analyze Body Posture of Assembling Workers (Case Study PT XYZ)

Abstract

Work productivity can be influenced by body posture or attitude when workers do their work and the
conditions of the work environment are less ergonomic. PT. XYZ is an organization participated in the
Truck Body industry. Assembling workers at XYZ Company still uses human labor in the welding process
or cutting the component assembly process. Jobs with less ergonomic positions can cause fatigue to
workers and are at risk of causing Musculoskeletal Disorders. This study expects to decide the degree of
work injury in Assembling laborers and is expected to be a recommendation for companies to improve
work station conditions. The information taken is as photographs while Assembling laborers go about their
responsibilities. The review was directed utilizing the Nordic Body Map interview technique, the
consequences of the survey showed grievances to laborers with average score of 63.3. Based on the risk
level classification table, the score is categorized as moderate and needs to be improved. Then further
investigation was done utilizing the REBA and RULA strategies to decide the state of the specialist's body
act while going about his job. The consequences of the review show that the REBA estimation of the
stance of Assembling laborers has a high gamble and requires changes. With respect to the aftereffects of
the computation of RULA for laborers in the Assembling part of XYZ Company is classified as moderate
yet in addition not excessively unsafe and remedial move can be made.