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ArticleInternational journal of occupational medicine and environmental health2025

Assessing ergonomic risks: REBA analysis of food delivery riders in Eastern Peninsular Malaysia.

Aziah Daud, Ijlal Syamim Mohd Basri, Elyas Ahmad, Suhaily Mohd Hairon, Rusli Nordin, Nor Azali Azmir, Mohd Azlis Sani Md Jalil

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Article in International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 authors.

Aziah DaudUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia (Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences).
Ijlal Syamim Mohd BasriUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia (Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences).
Elyas AhmadUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia (Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences).
Suhaily Mohd HaironUniversiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia (Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences).
Rusli NordinMAHSA University, Selangor, Malaysia (Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing).
Nor Azali AzmirUniversiti Tun Hussein Onn, Johor, Malaysia (Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering).
Mohd Azlis Sani Md JalilUniversiti Tun Hussein Onn, Johor, Malaysia (Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering).

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Abstract

objectivesRapid urbanization has intensified the demand for human labor, including in sectors like food delivery, where workers are prone to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to assess the ergonomic risks among food delivery riders in Eastern Peninsular Malaysia using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. MATERIAL AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 191 food delivery riders in September 2021 - March 2022. The REBA method, a paper-and-pen observational tool, was utilized to evaluate the postural risks associated with WMSDs. Data on demographics and working conditions were collected through interviews and observations. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize REBA scores, with mean scores compared between motorcycle types using t-tests.

resultsThe mean final REBA score was 5, indicating a medium risk for developing WMSDs. Scores of 4, 5, and 6 were observed in 36.1%, 31.4%, and 31.9% of riders, respectively. Riders using scooters generally had lower REBA scores than those using sedan motorcycles.

conclusionsThe study highlighted a medium risk of WMSDs among food delivery riders. Ergonomic interventions, particularly in motorcycle design, are necessary to mitigate these risks and improve occupational safety and health. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2025;38(2):170-8.

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Body Weights and MeasuresErgonomicsFood ServicesMusculoskeletal DiseasesOccupational DiseasesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalaysiaMaleMotorcyclesPostureRisk AssessmentEastern Peninsular Malaysiaergonomic riskfood delivery ridersmotorcycle ergonomicsREBAWMSDs

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