Natural posture while working reduces the risk of deteriorating concentration and quality of health

Abstract

Occupational health is a very important aspect in determining the life expectancy. The high life expectancy is correlated with the quality of occupational health of workers and will have an important meaning if in carrying out activities the workers have good concentration and health. The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship of posture when working with occupational health and concentration. Improved posture by improving the workstation so that the body is always in a natural attitude. The research method is an experimental study using the treatment by subjects who worked before and after intervention. Ten carving artists participated as research subjects. Data were tested by two pair sample t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results show that utilizing natural posture can improve health quality and concentration. Indicators of occupational health such as workload decreased by 18.67 percent, namely 132.56 bpm in period I to 107.81 bpm in period II. Musculoskeletal disorders decreased by 14.27 percent, from a score of 55.63 in the first period to 47.69, as well as concentration indicators, such as speed, accuracy and constant all showing better signs after treatment, so it can be concluded that the improvement workers' body posture.