Study of the Ergonomics of the Worker Using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment Technique on Agri-Machinery Industry

In India the common occupational problem among the workers are musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal disks. The low back or lumber area, serves a number of important functions for the men in working area. Many occupational tasks in industrial area still associated with strenuous working postures and movement. Assessment of exposure levels to MSD risk factors can be an appropriate base for planning and implementing interventional ergonomics programs in the workplace. Combined with a heavy physical workload, it results in a high frequency of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The present study was aimed to evaluate the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) of workers engaged in an Agri-machinery industry. Study was conducted on 10 workers of an assembly unit using the posture analysis tool REBA Technique. The Study recommended the awareness and proper ergonomics training to the workers and essential workplace changes.