Initial Ergonomic Risks Assessment

(ERA) Report
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TIKTOK Company Sdn Bhd (font size 22)

Lot 123, Jalan Aman Damai
Kawasan Perindustrian Aman Damai
86400 Batu Pahat,
Johor
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Prepared by

Mr. Kamaruzaman Bin Alias

SHE Executive
(Ic No: 123456-78-9101)
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Initial Ergonomics Risk Assessment Examination

Workplace Assignment
 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Brief description of workplace and selected work taks/activity

Objectives
Methods and instruments
Summary of results findings
Recommendations
CONTENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (5 marks)
INTRODUCTION (10 marks)
METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS (10 marks)
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (30 marks)
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (10 marks)
REFERENCES (3 marks)
APPENDIXES (2 marks)
WORKPLACE ASSIGNMENT DECLARATION FORM
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Background of company (brief description of workplace)
2.2 Objectives and assessment date of Initial ERA
2.3 Descriptions for general work tasks/activities/process
(e.g. Work Task A (Assembly process), Work Task B (Packaging process) and
Work Task C (Q&A process))
2.4 Descriptions for specific one (1) work task/activity/process in details
(selected from general work tasks/activities/process for example - Work Task A
(Assembly process)
Department :
Position / Job :
Title
Description of :
work tasks

Pictures of work :
tasks

Total no. of :
working hours

Notes: Descriptions of work tasks/activities/process should contained name of

work task, decription and pictures of work task, task duration, numbers of
people working etc.
2.0 METHODS & INSTRUMENTS
Based on the DOSH Guideline for Ergonomics Risk Assessment at Workplace
2017, the initial ERA was conducted using several methods that include:-
Musculoskeletal : Cornell Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (CMQ)
Assessment
Ergonomics Risk : Dosh Initial ERA Checklist
Factors
Assessment
Instruments : Video camera, goniometer, weight scale, measurement
tape

2.1 Detailed decriptions of Musculoskeletal Assessment (using Cornell

Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) Appendix 2

2.2 Detailed decriptions of ergonomics risk factors assessment (using DOSH

Initial ERA Checklist) Appendix 3

2.3 Detailed decriptions of instruments used such as goniometer, weight scale,

video camera etc.

Notes: All methods and instruments description should be contained how

assessment was conducted, instruments used and number of samples/workers to
be assessed
3.0 RESULTS
3.1 Results of Musculoskeletal Assessment
Musculoskeletal assessment was conducted among 10 workers in different work
tasks. Based on the results (Figure 1), five main body parts significantly
affected including upper arms (6 workers complaint), neck and upper back (4
workers), lower back, forearms and wrists (2 workers complaint) and shoulders
(1 worker complaint).

Musculoskeletal Assessment (N=10)

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Figure 1: Discomfort and pain reported workers (N=10)

Notes: Provide results findings using suitable tables, charts etc. Explain in
detailed the results findings.
3.2 Results of Ergonomics Risk Factors Assessment
The followings are results from DOSH Initial ERA Checklist
Explain in detailed the results findings.

Ergonomics Risk Factors: Awkward Posture (Table 1)

Please tick (/)
Body Part Physical Risk Factor Max. Exposure Duration
Yes No
Work with hand above the head
OR the elbow above the More than 2 hours per day
shoulder
Work with shoulder raised More than 2 hours per day
Shoulders
Work repetitively by raising the
hand above the head OR the
More than 2 hours per day
elbow above the shoulder more
than once per minute
Work with head bent
downwards more than 45 More than 2 hours per day
degrees
Head
Work with head bent
More than 2 hours per day
backwards
Work with head bent sideways More than 2 hours per day
Work with back bent forward
more than 30 degrees OR bent More than 2 hours per day
Back sideways
Work with body twisted More than 2 hours per day

Work with wrist flexion OR

extension OR radial deviation More than 2 hours per day
more than 15 degrees
Hand/Elbow/Wris
t Work with arm abduction
More than 4 hours per day
sideways
Work with arm forward more
than 45 degrees OR arm More than 2 hours per day
backward more than 20 degrees
Work in a squat position. More than 2 hours total per day
Leg/ Knee
Work in a kneeling position More than 2 hours per day
Sub Total (Number of tick(s))
Ergonomics Risk Factors: Static and Sustained Work Posture
Please tick (/)
Body Part Physical Risk Factor Max. Exposure Duration
Yes No

Trunk/ Head/ Neck/ Work in a static awkward position More than 1 minute
Arm/ Wrist as in Table 1 continuously

Work in a standing position with More than 2 hours

minimal leg movement continuously
Leg/Knees
Work in static seated position with More than 30 minutes
minimal movement continuously
Sub Total (Number of tick(s))

Ergonomics Risk Factors: Repetitive Motion

Please tick (/)
Body Part Physical Risk Factor Max. Exposure Duration
Yes No
Work involving repetitive sequence of
movement more than twice per minute More than 3 hours on a
“normal” workday
Work involving intensive use of the fingers,
hands or wrist or OR
Work involving intensive keying
Neck,
shoulders, More than 1 hour
Work involving repetitive shoulder/arm continuously without a break
elbows, movement with some pauses OR
wrists, hands, continuous shoulder/arm movement
knee
Work using the heel/base of palm as a
More than 2 hours per day
“hammer” more than once per minute
Work using the knee as a “hammer” more
More than 2 hours per day
than once per minute.
Sub Total (Number of tick(s))
Ergonomics Risk Factors: Forceful Exertion

Exceed limit?
Activity (where applicable) Recommended weight
Yes No
Lifting and lowering only based on Table 3.3
based on Figure 3.1 and Table
Repetitive lifting and lowering
3.4
Twisted body posture while lifting and based on Figure 3.1 and Table
lowering 3.5
Repetitive lifting and lowering with based on Figure 3.1, Table 3.4
twisted body posture and Table 3.5
Pushing and Pulling based on Table 3.6
Handling in seated position based on Figure 3.2
Carrying factors based on Table 3.7
Sub-Total (Number of tick(s))

Remarks (e.g. details calculation etc.)

Ergonomics Risk Factors: Vibration

Max. Exposure Please tick (/)

Body parts Physical Risk Factor
Duration Yes No
Hand-Arm Work using power tools (e.g. battery More than 50 minutes
powered/ electrical pneumatic/hydraulic) in an hour
(segmental without PPE
vibration) Work using power tools (ie: battery More than 5 hours in 8
powered/electrical pneumatic/hydraulic) hours shift work
with PPE
Whole body Work involving exposure to whole body More than 5 hours in 8
vibration hours shift work
Work involving exposure to whole body More than 3 hours in 8
vibration combined employee complaint of hours shift work
excessive body shaking
Sub Total (Number of tick(s))

Ergonomics Risk Factors: Environmental Factors

Please tick (/)

Physical Risk Factor
Yes No
Inadequate lighting
Extreme temperature (hot/cold)
Inadequate air ventilation or poor IAQ
Noise exposure above PEL
Exposed to annoying noise more than 8 hours
Sub Total (Number of tick(s))
3.3 Summary of Results (Risk Evaluation & Score of Initial ERA)
Risk Factor Total Minimum Result Any pain or discomfort due Need advanced
score Requirements of to risk factors as found in ERA (Yes/No)
for Advance Initial MSD assessment
ERA ERA
Awkward 13 ≥6
posture If YES please tick which part
of body
Static and 3 ≥1
sustained work Neck
posture Shoulder
Upper back
Forceful 1 1 Upper arm
exertion
Lower back
Forearm
Repetition 5 ≥1
Wrist
Hand
Vibration 4 ≥1
Hip/buttocks
Thigh
Lighting 1 1
Knee
Temperature 1 1 Lower leg
Feet
Ventilation 1 1

Noise 2 ≥1

4.0 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION

Based on Initial ERA results, the worker was exposed to static and sustain work posture risk.
Thus, it is recommended to carry out advanced ERA on posture assessment using RULA
method.

Additional recommendations:
1. Providing variety in jobs / job rotation
2. Adjusting work schedules and work pace
3. Providing recovery time (i.e., muscle relaxation time)
4. Modifying work practices
5. Encouraging exercise (e.g. Physical Exercise Program)
6. Awareness training and education
7. Medical Prevention Program
REFERENCES (3 marks)
APPENDIXES (2 marks)
WORKPLACE ASSIGNMENT DECLARATION FORM

Name of trained person conducted the assessment & relevant certificate of

training attended

En. Kamaruzaman Bin Alias

SHE Executive