Ergonomic workstation improvements to reduce musculoskeletal injuries for glass bottle inspection employees : a case study of a beverage manufacturing plant
Abstract:
This research aims to reduce work-related musculoskeletal injuries among employees in the glass bottle inspection position at a beverage manufacturing factory by improving the workstation based on ergonomic principles.
The study methodology includes surveying workplace issues and employees' health using self-assessment questionnaires, measuring the Abnormality Index (AI), and evaluating work posture scores using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) both before and after workstation modifications.
The expected results indicate that after workstation improvements, AI and RULA scores will decrease, helping to reduce musculoskeletal injuries caused by prolonged improper working postures.
This research will be beneficial in preventing work-related injuries and serve as a guideline for optimizing workstations for employees in other positions in the future.