Abstract
AbstractAnalysis of posture of workers is an effective research area in manufacturing sector in India. It plays an important role to develop a nation. Lots of human involvements are required to successfully execute the various operations involved in this area. In manufacturing sector, welding is one of the most important operations to produce products. Long manual working hours with traditionally designed tools and unergonomic work posture can cause musculoskeletal disorders and other occupational health problems among welders. Prolonged working hours exceed the physical capacity of the workers that causes discomfort, physical fatigue, joints pain, swelling, strain, and sprain of ligaments and soft tissues. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in the form of repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma disorders, body fatigue, and strain injuries are very common health problems of workers of different small- and medium-scale welding units in our country. The productivity and cost benefits of welding units are highly related with the physical comfort of the welders. The data of musculoskeletal disorder of workers of this welding unit is collected evaluated and validated by using RULA, OWAS, and discomfort questionnaire and a design solution suggested. This particular research work will help in a long way in serving the MSDs associated with welding units in particular and with all MSME, in general.KeywordsPostural analysisRULAOWASWeldingWRMSD
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
