Open AccessINFLUENCE OF REPETITIVE WORK ON WORK PRODUCTIVITY ON DEPARTMENT OF PACKAGING
Author(s) -
Djoko Adi Walujo
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
tibuana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2622-2035
pISSN - 2622-2027
DOI - 10.36456/tibuana.1.1.1589.34-40
Subject(s) - work (physics) , work productivity , productivity , data collection , process (computing) , engineering , operations management , action (physics) , manufacturing engineering , applied psychology , psychology , computer science , mechanical engineering , mathematics , statistics , physics , quantum mechanics , economics , macroeconomics , operating system
Sealing process requires an ergonomic attitude in work. If work posture is not ergonomic it can cause musculoskeletal system disorders. The purpose of this research to know the effect of repetitive work on work productivity on sealing activities in the packaging department based on RULA method. Data collection is done by direct observation and interview. Data obtained are analyzed, then the acquisition of grand scores is categorized based on the action level of the RULA. The posture of sealing process in the packaging department is in the fourth level action category which means that there is need for investigation and possible repairs.