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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

The Impact Working Environment on Health Problem among E-Hailing Drivers in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from Ergonomic Perspective during Pandemic COVID-19

Rohaizahtulamni Radzlan, Muhammad Aqil Naim Othman, Irwan Syah Md Yusoff

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i18/19966

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Driving an e-hailing is a high-risk occupation that may result in death from accidents. This paper aimed the working environment and health problem during pandemic COVID-19 among e-hailing drivers in Johor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and the sample size was 262 e-hailing drivers participate. Purposive sampling was used based on inclusive criteria, age more than 18 years old’s, registered with the Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat vehicle not modified and experience more than 1 years. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and driving observation by video recording. The Chi-square method was utilized to analyse the data used SPSS software version 20.0. There is a significant relationship (p< 0.05) between variables; frequency carry passengers per-day, take rest a week, carry load passenger, COVID-19 phenomena choose to be e-hailing drivers, COVID-19 income effect, work late night during COVID-19, past 12 month and last 7 days experience back pain. Investigate and change immediately (48.5%) at action value score 7 from RULA assessment. Therefore, e-hailing drivers are encouraged to practice working tasks by ergonomic approach to perform the healthy work. Further research should involve all e-hailing from Malaysia's region to more understand safety a healthy working environment for better quality of life.