ANALISIS POSTUR TUBUH TERHADAP RISIKO GANGGUAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA SISWA SD PERSATUAN DENGAN METODE RAPID UPPER LIMB ASSESSMENT (RULA)

Authors

  • Sabrina Aisya Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah A.R. Fachruddin
  • Anni Rohimah Universitas Muhammadiyah A.R. Fachruddin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59134/jimat.v4i1.830

Keywords:

ergonomics, RULA, elementary students, learning posture, MSDs

Abstract

Non-ergonomic learning postures among elementary school students may increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly due to improper sitting positions, inappropriate learning facilities, and inadequate classroom environmental conditions. This study aimed to analyze the risk of musculoskeletal disorders among students at SD Persatuan using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method and to identify contributing factors and recommended improvements. The study included sixth-grade students at SD Persatuan, Tangerang Regency, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, documentation of learning postures, the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire, interviews, anthropometric measurements, and classroom lighting measurements. The RULA assessment showed that 25% of students scored 6 (high risk), while 56.25% scored 5 and 18.75% scored 4 (moderate risk). No students were classified in the safe category. Fishbone analysis identified human, method, facilities, anthropometry, and environmental factors as contributors to postural risk. Recommended improvements include ergonomic sitting posture education, periodic posture evaluation, anthropometric measurements before procuring learning facilities, using adjustable desks and benches, and improving classroom lighting.

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Published

2026-10-30

How to Cite

Aisya Putri, S., & Rohimah, A. (2026). ANALISIS POSTUR TUBUH TERHADAP RISIKO GANGGUAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA SISWA SD PERSATUAN DENGAN METODE RAPID UPPER LIMB ASSESSMENT (RULA). JURNAL JIMATEK, 4(1), 22–27. https://doi.org/10.59134/jimat.v4i1.830