A Case Study of Ergonomics Prevention Program in a Machine Manufacture Industry

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) is the most potential risks in human production and economic systems. In this research, ergonomics guidelines enacted relevant regulations announced by other countries to effectively facilitate prevention programs were discussed. A machine manufacture industry as a case study has been ergonomically evaluated Checklist Nordic Questionnaire (NMQ), which was used recognize dominating risk factors. According result of observation preliminary assessment, low back pain related high frequency manual material handling tasks critical issue study. The conclusion revealed that proposed improvement such engineering redesign, training, health management, administration, would be implemented into main axle assembly area, customer service department, Z-axis area. further interventions help organization carry out program.