Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Disorder of Engineering Students During Online Setup

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on educational delivery. Students are now enrolling in online classes offered by their respective schools to make the most of time at home during quarantine. This means they’ll spend lot front computers while learning. requires them extended periods behind computers. Thus, study’s objective was assess ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort Industrial Engineering students Mapua University Moreover, it found that causes these MSDs were awkward posture, repetitive tasks, and maintaining posture an period. Consequently, researcher gathered 152 enrolled IE University. To identify risks, utilized ROSA method with CMDQ analyze level students. A assessment matrix also developed top five body parts: lower back, upper neck, hip/buttocks, right shoulder. analysis then performed relationship between (5) parts hand highest MSD. These obtained from results. Correlation ANOVA 0.05 alpha Hopkins [1] strength criterion used determine relation significance factors. It sex, workstation setup, screen time, type device contributed students’ discomfort. minimize MSD students, provided FMEA evaluate risks. Next proposed design using 3D Sketch Up software Ergonomics Design [2] as Anthropometric Reference Guide. Then, QFD integrated wants expectations purchasing workstation. Finally, providing intervention plan incorporating hierarchy controls meet OSH standard help mitigate or accidents, injuries, working home.