Calculation of Physiological Load and Energy Consumption of Warehouse Operators in Manufacturing Companies

Abstract

Abstract The modest workload provided by operators is the responsibility of every manufacturing company. Operators with excessive workload on an ongoing basis will cause discomfort and even abnormalities in the physiological operator, especially in the muscles and joints. In this study, workload, work frequency and work posture become independent variables while energy consumption becomes the dependent variable that will be reviewed thoroughly to see the workload of operators. Data collected directly about the operator’s energy consumption indicates the operator is experiencing a heavy workload. Lifting and moving activities carried out by operators must be immediately carried out repairs. In the near future the improvement of operator activities when lifting must be fixed immediately because it exceeds the energy consumption limit of 8.63 Kcal / minute, 8.063 Kcal/minute dan 8.175 Kcal/minute.