Workload Analysis during Operation Coconut Coir Peeler Operation

Abstract Almost all Acehnese still rely on the sundak (pointed blade) or machete to peel coconut skin. The use of has a high work risk even though workload is relatively light. sharp tip can injure operator when peeling Therefore, skin peeler designed with different types, namely crank type, tipping and scissors type. operator’s analysis carried out be useful for developing design so that it hoped tool method safer, greater cushty effective. A was performed by calculating heart rate three operators operating peeler. workloads analyzed are qualitative quantitative workloads. results show classified as light an average IRHR 1.15 required energy consumption 2.62 kcal/kg.hour. Meanwhile, type tools also value 1.25 2.93 1.23 2.84 middle class where 1.28 power 3.09 For machete, job moderate 1.29 3.25 influenced habit in tool.