Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution –
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Musculoskeletal analysis of a stand screen-printing table design using
the nordic body map questionnaire
Y. Herlambang
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: In the screen-printing process the factor of dependence on operators is very high.
However, there are a variety of problems such as decreased body resistance or fatigue to potential
musculoskeletal injuries or complaints that can make the process difficult. The research method
used is the ergonomics approach using the Checklist measurement in the form of the Nordic Body
Map Questionnaire to interpret musculoskeletal complaints. The data obtained will be used for the
preparation of formulas that are suitable for the development of a new screen-printing table design
that is in accordance with the characteristics of small industries and has better comfort with low
levels of physical complaints. The most common complaints were in the lower body region, such
as calves and ankles due to frequent standing and walking in the printing process. Development
of a new work equipment design is needed by considering the unbalanced load reduction on the
operator’s body, and the development of the temporary transport system when the operator moves
from the work point.
Keywords: printing table, musculoskeletal, Nordic body map questionnaire, stand work posture
1 INTRODUCTION
Screen-printing techniques in Indonesia have been widely used by the public (Bandi 2004) including
various creative industries such as the fashion industry, publishing and printing, advertising, crafts,
and design. This research is expected to explore the role of the operator in the production process
that can affect the level of productivity. The design has advantages in the simplicity and visibility
of the work system, however the shortcomings surround a guide system that does not have good
accuracy, a calibration and registration process that still relies on operator feeling, low efficiency
of transportation distance, set-up time efficiency, and efficient use of space. Fatigue, potential
musculoskeletal injuries, or physical complaints are all possible negative characteristics of using
screen-printing equipment.
The method used tried to understand the role of the operator in the production process that can
affect the level of productivity and kind of work posture and body parts that interact when using
an existing design. This was analyzed using the ergonomics study approach with the Nordic Body
Map to assess which parts of the body have complaints when using the existing design so that later
designs would have a low level of human error and can be mastered easily, quickly, and well by other
screen-printing operators. The data to be obtained is whether the design of this standing screenprinting operator is ergonomic enough so that it can increase productivity or would it illuminate
the primary physical problems that inhibit productivity.
2 METHOD
2.1 Research method
The research to be conducted is qualitative research. Qualitative research is a method for exploring
and understanding the meaning of individuals or groups of people ascribed to social or humanitarian
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-41
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Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Musculoskeletal analysis of a stand screen-printing table design using
the nordic body map questionnaire
Y. Herlambang
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: In the screen-printing process the factor of dependence on operators is very high.
However, there are a variety of problems such as decreased body resistance or fatigue to potential
musculoskeletal injuries or complaints that can make the process difficult. The research method
used is the ergonomics approach using the Checklist measurement in the form of the Nordic Body
Map Questionnaire to interpret musculoskeletal complaints. The data obtained will be used for the
preparation of formulas that are suitable for the development of a new screen-printing table design
that is in accordance with the characteristics of small industries and has better comfort with low
levels of physical complaints. The most common complaints were in the lower body region, such
as calves and ankles due to frequent standing and walking in the printing process. Development
of a new work equipment design is needed by considering the unbalanced load reduction on the
operator’s body, and the development of the temporary transport system when the operator moves
from the work point.
Keywords: printing table, musculoskeletal, Nordic body map questionnaire, stand work posture
1 INTRODUCTION
Screen-printing techniques in Indonesia have been widely used by the public (Bandi 2004) including
various creative industries such as the fashion industry, publishing and printing, advertising, crafts,
and design. This research is expected to explore the role of the operator in the production process
that can affect the level of productivity. The design has advantages in the simplicity and visibility
of the work system, however the shortcomings surround a guide system that does not have good
accuracy, a calibration and registration process that still relies on operator feeling, low efficiency
of transportation distance, set-up time efficiency, and efficient use of space. Fatigue, potential
musculoskeletal injuries, or physical complaints are all possible negative characteristics of using
screen-printing equipment.
The method used tried to understand the role of the operator in the production process that can
affect the level of productivity and kind of work posture and body parts that interact when using
an existing design. This was analyzed using the ergonomics study approach with the Nordic Body
Map to assess which parts of the body have complaints when using the existing design so that later
designs would have a low level of human error and can be mastered easily, quickly, and well by other
screen-printing operators. The data to be obtained is whether the design of this standing screenprinting operator is ergonomic enough so that it can increase productivity or would it illuminate
the primary physical problems that inhibit productivity.
2 METHOD
2.1 Research method
The research to be conducted is qualitative research. Qualitative research is a method for exploring
and understanding the meaning of individuals or groups of people ascribed to social or humanitarian
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