Evaluation of weaving craftsmen stations on lighting based on ergonomic principles
1 Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram-Nusa Tenggara Barat 83125, Indonesia.
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram-Nusa Tenggara Barat 83125, Indonesia.
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2023, 08(02), 050–054.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2023.8.2.0076
Publication history:
Received on 28 January 2023; revised on 08 March 2023; accepted on 10 March 2023
Abstract:
Evaluation is needed for traditional weaving craftsmen regarding the workstations used in work. This is necessary because traditional weaving is a cultural heritage that the weaving craftsmen community must preserve and use as a source of income. The weaving process uses simple tools by hand when working. In addition, the lighting for his workstation is only sourced from sunlight. This still has a weakness: when the weather is not supportive, such as cloudy or rainy, the light intensity automatically decreases. Of course, it impacts weaving craftsmen because it affects eye fatigue, unnatural work postures, reduced comfort, and reduced productivity. The studies conducted on several libraries and research results show that natural light must be combined with artificial light. Artificial light is added to minimize electricity costs. Lighting is designed to complement natural sunlight by providing at least 500 lumens of light while maintaining a balance between daylight and artificial light, energy efficient and ergonomically designed. The weaving process requires a light intensity of 500-1000 lux because it requires accuracy in producing a piece of woven cloth. Proper lighting that is by the work workers' conditions will reduce eye fatigue, and complaints, work postures become more natural, and increase work comfort and productivity.
Keywords:
Lighting; Weaving Craftsmen; Traditional; Ergonomics
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