Relationship Between Age, Work Time, Frame Time with Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Airport Ground Handling Operator Batam Internasional

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a general category of occupational diseases frequently found among workers. Symptoms associated with musculoskeletal discomfort may manifest in several anatomical structures, such as joints, nerves, muscles, and spine, as a result of performing tasks that deviate from natural ergonomic principles. A correlation has been observed between the level of work intensity performed by an individual and the likelihood of facing musculoskeletal problems. This research aims to determine the relationship between age, length of service, and musculoskeletal problems in ground handling operators at Batam International Airport. This research uses a descriptive-analytical research approach using a cross-sectional research design. This investigation included a group of 24 people, where the REBA measurement methodology was used to assess related factors. The collected data underwent univariate and bivariate analysis, with particular emphasis on the use of the chi-square test. The bivariate test produced statistically significant results for age (p=0.002), years of service (p=0.019), and years of service (p=0.038). The findings of this research show that there is an important correlation between age, length of service, and length of time with the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems among ground handling operators at Batam International Airport. It is expected that ground handling operators can make efforts to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.