Ergonomic Suitability Tables Chairs Worker Anthropometry Finance Subdivision Semarang City Health Office

Deskripsi

Modern office work is dominated by prolonged static activities that increase the risk of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders when ergonomic conditions are inadequate. In the Finance Subdivision of the Semarang City Health Office, employees frequently report aches and work-related fatigue, yet objective evaluation of work facility suitability has been limited. This descriptive quantitative study aimed to assess the compatibility of desk and chair dimensions with workers’ anthropometric characteristics. Data were collected through direct anthropometric measurements of 14 employees, and the actual dimensions of desks and chairs were compared with the 5th (P5) and 95th (P95) percentile reference values based on the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia No. 5 of 2018. The findings revealed notable ergonomic mismatches. Desk height was 75 cm, which was below the minimum P5 requirement of 88.59 cm. Chair backrest height measured 45 cm, lower than the P5 standard of 55.24 cm, while seat height of 43 cm did not meet the average popliteal height of 44.74 cm. These discrepancies may force employees to adopt non-neutral and hunched working postures, increasing static loads on the back and neck muscles and contributing to discomfort and fatigue. The study confirms inadequate ergonomic facilities.