There are two techniques in Batik coloring process i.e dyeing process known as “pencelupan” and painting process known as “pencoletan”. “Pencoletan” process in Batik SMEs still improper in accordance with occupation health standard. This process performed manually without the right workbench even the right working posture. Most batik workers in Central Java still use inappropriate work postures, especially in the process of “pencoletan”. Some complaints that are often experienced by batik workers is on their body, neck, arms and shoulders with 36% of complaint rate (Pratiwi & Kartikasari, 2018). In this paper, the researcher wants to analyze the various postures of workers at the “pencoletan” work station at Batik SMEs in Central Java as well as providing recommendations for improving the right work posture. Data and informationthat have been collected will be analyzed and synthesized using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) on the Ergofellow Software. There are 3 work postures performed by workers in the “pencoletan” process, namely the working position with a chair and workbench, the working position without a chair and workbench, and the standing work position with workbench. The idea of this suggestion is expected to be a solution to the problem of improper work posture that impacts complaints on batik industry workers and will also have an impact on the quality of batik that will be produced.

Agatha Sola Gracia Christy

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Working Posture Improvement on Batik Coloring Process using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Method