ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF ERGONOMIC RISKS TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ASPECTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices are important in improving safety capabilities in the workplace. One of the things that need to be emphasized in the aspect of OSH is the ergonomic risk that leads to the risk of injury and health to workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is a global issue that affects the whole world and has an impact on ergonomic risks. Accordingly, this study was conducted to identify ergonomic risk issues and challenges to the quality of OSH during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study also discusses the impact of ergonomic risks on workers and the industry from the aspect of OSH. This discussion can explain in detail the ergonomic risks to the industry and be a guide for industry practitioners to prevent ergonomic risks in the workplace. The results of the study were able to identify ergonomic risk factors during COVID-19 and their impact on employees or employers from the point of view of the quality of safety in the workplace. The findings of this study have implications for industry practitioners to prevent ergonomic risks in the workplace and can serve as a guide for policymakers to prevent ergonomic risks. Strengthening the ergonomic risk issue is a catalyst for efforts to develop OSH practices at the global level in creating a safe and quality industry.