Ergonomic Risk Assessment of Personnel in the Department of Disease Control

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the ergonomic risk of 2,637 office-based personnel of the Department of Disease Control, who use desktop computers for more than four hours per day. Data were collected using the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) technique, an ergonomic risk assessment tool for computer users. The assessment evaluated sitting posture and workstation components, including the chair, monitor, mouse, and keyboard, to identify risk factors and scores that could lead to musculoskeletal injuries. The results showed that 1,619 individuals (61.40%) had no or low risk, while 1,018 individuals (38.60%) were at risk. Furthermore, an assessment of lighting and air quality in 30 central agencies of the Department of Disease Control revealed that 62.00% of the 2,685 measured points for lighting did not meet the standard. Therefore, it is recommended that workplaces and working postures be appropriately improved to reduce and prevent office syndrome. It is also suggested that the design of workstations and the working environment be optimized according to ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.