This paper aims to identify the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses or patient handlers and to develop the assisted equipment in order to reduce the risk. The survey questionnaires have been distributed to the nurses in two medical centers in Klang Valley. The results indicated that they are exposed to the risk of WMSDs and one of the tasks contributed to the risk is changing bedridden patient diapers. Based on the interview conducted, there is no equipment available that could be used to assist in diapers changing process, and all the participants agreed on the idea to develop the Bedridden Assisting Support Equipment (BASE). The BASE has been designed and developed with the combination of the mechanical element, counterbalance systems, and ergonomic tools. The BASE is successfully performed its intended function in reducing the physical effort of nurses or patient handlers to change patient’s diapers which indirectly could reduce the risk of WMSDs. In addition, the BASE proved its effectiveness as only one person required when changing the diapers using BASE
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