Citation

Mukhopadhyay P, Jodhkar D. IISE Trans. Occup. Ergon. Hum. Factors 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/24725838.2021.1922544

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Occupational ApplicationsRisk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders were found to be prevalent in the informal work sector of tire tread removing units at Jabalpur in Central India. A majority of the tasks examined were in high-risk category requiring immediate ergonomic intervention. We show that using relatively simple methods, with little training, can aid in early detection of risk factors and thus help to prevent the onset of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Based on the study results, we present several possible ergonomics interventions, which may be a cost-effective approach to reducing injury risk and enhancing productivity.

Language: en

Keywords

musculoskeletal disorders; design; posture; repetition