Reducing ergonomic risk factors by workplace improvement based on ILO CHECKPOINTS among laundry workers
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The International Labour Organization checkpoints guideline constitutes a framework for the study's analysis and improvement of ergonomic risk factors. These guidelines are based on practical terms and low-cost ergonomic improvements. This study aimed to improve workstations in compliance with to lower ergonomic risks. Twenty samples satisfied the inclusion criteria and were evaluated. The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment for sorting workers, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment for workers who wash, spin, dry, iron, and fold products into plastic bags, and the revised NIOSH lifting equation for moving workers were among the data gathering methods used. After the intervention in seven processes, the results were found that the progressing with improvements gradually was advised. Setting priorities for the 11 elements in the ergonomic checkpoints is necessary. The findings demonstrated a significant reduction (p <.05) in the ergonomic risks for workers who perform tasks like washing, spinning, ironing, packing, and transportation. In order to address occupational health and safety, the results highlight the significance of work practices and station improvement.
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