Analysis of Work Posture and Employee Characteristics Regarding Musculoskeletal Disorders in Employees of the Directorate General of Workplace Management Using the Rosa Method (Rapid Office Strain Assessment) South Jakarta

Abstract

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are a common occupational health problem in residential environments, especially non-ergonomic employee work postures being one of the main risk factors. This study aims to analyze the relationship between work posture and employee characteristics with MSDs complaints in employees at the Directorate General of Binalavotas. This study uses a quantitative design with a Cross-Sectional method. The population of this study was all employees in 2 directorates of the Directorate General of Binalavotas, totaling 93 employees who were all sampled as research using a total sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and observations that will be analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Measurement of work posture using the ROSA (Rapid Office Strain Assessment) method, while MSDs complaints were measured using the NBM (Nordic Body Map) questionnaire. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between work posture (p = 0.031) and age (p = 0.023) with MSDs complaints. Meanwhile, there was no relationship between gender (p = 0.210) and length of service (p = 0.060) with MSD complaints. In this study, work posture and age were the dominant factors contributing to MSD complaints. Institutions are advised to hold socialization programs that focus on ergonomic education through the utilization of existing office facilities and the formation of supervisory officers to conduct routine checks and direct improvements to employee ergonomic work positions.