Assessment of Work Posture on Woven Bamboo Craftsmen

Introduction: The industry in Indonesia is still experiencing a rapid development. Woven craft one of the thriving informal sector businesses Tasikmalaya Regency. Each stage work on making bamboo woven crafts done way that not ergonomic, especially working position, namely how to sit or squat floor with head and back bent. This condition can cause musculoskeletal disorders. results risk analysis showed job position belongs high-risk category must be controlled immediately. aim this study assess posture craftsmen. Methods: research descriptive research. object under was 20 stages production handicraft products. variables studied were positions, including individual characteristics complaints. Data collected through passive participant observation using sheets. Work data carried out RULA assessment table. Results: postures at thirteen action level 2, three 3, two 4. In general, craftsmen complained aches waist (28%), hand pain (19%), leg (16%), (12%). Conclusion: Priority control should coloring drying because they have an 4 implement changes now.