Application of Anthropometry to Overcome Musculoskeletal Problems

Abstract

The results of interviews from field observations, operators feel uncomfortable working because of lifting weights. Applying anthropometry in designing the tool, so Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) can be avoided is the goal of the study. The research method used is Rapid Entire Body Assesment (REBA) method to find out the overall risk factor for body disorder, anthropometry method and percentile used to design the equipment. The results showed that for eight days the operator got a score of 6 ie to take immediate action, body dimensions used to design the trolly tool is 4 dimensions of the arm forward, elbow height, knee height and long arm. The conclusion of the research is trolley design is done to solve the problem of MSDS operator to work ergonomically. The dimension used is the future hand coverage dimension using Percentile 5 (P5) is worth 75.53 cm, standing elbow height using 95% 9595 (P95) worth of 109.02 cm, standing knee height using 95 Percentile (P95) worth 48.88 cm and long forearm using 50th percentile (P50) is worth 27.38 cm.