Low Back Pain Analysis In Aluminium Industry

Suzie Haslinda, Musa (2011) Low Back Pain Analysis In Aluminium Industry. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In this research discusses about the low back pain problem. This research will take place at aluminum industry which is Leow Brothers (LB) Aluminium Berhad. The company is one of the larger manufacturer and supplier for the aluminum product. At this company, the workers face the serious low back pain problem while complete their task. This research will propose a solution and creates the safe working environment for the workers. Low back pain (or lumbago) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It accounts for more sick leave and disability than any other medical condition. This research also will cover about the effect, causes and the type of the low back pain. There are some causes of the low back pain such as heavy physical work, manual handling, bending, trauma, increasing work and so on. The NIOSH lifting equation is used as the method to analyze the problem of low back pain. NIOSH Lifting Equation is an ergonomics assessment tool that can be used to calculate the recommended weight limit for two-handed manual-lifting tasks. There are there level of the requirement of lifting index which is acceptable, indicates changes and unacceptable hazardous. The value of the lifting that gather from the result will compare to the requirement to know which group the problem will be. After make analyze of the result, make the suggestion to reduce the low back pain problem. The propose design for the mill finish rack will be proposed. The new design that make is according to the criteria that can reduce the problem. Then, conclusion for overall of the research made to conclude the research

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