Improvement of working posture in the metal casting industry to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

Less ergonomic work postures such as bending and squatting have the potential to pose risks. When muscles receive static loads repeatedly for a long time, it causes complaints of damage joints, ligaments, tendons commonly referred musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or injuries system. This study aimed determine level risk performed by workers in each activity using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) methods provide suggestions improving minimise occurrence The research was conducted at foundry metal Casting section. Initial data form Nordic Map (NBM) questionnaire used system image documentation on material analysing assessment REBA OWAS methods. Proposals working posture were given adding foundations moulding pattern-making activities, design tools liquid pouring furnace designs smelting. pattern making, pouring,