Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify tasks with high risk of causing musculoskeletal disorders, biomechanical risk factors and body regions at risk by conducting an ergonomic workplace analysis at an elevator manufacturing company. Assessment tools included Muscle Fatigue Assessment, Moore Garg Strain Index, Key Indicator method, Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation and REBA. 80 tasks were evaluated. All the tasks starting from the store area to manufacturing area and cleaning area were assessed. The biomechanical risks identified ranged from low to very high. The commonest body regions that were considered at high risk were the lower back, neck and shoulder.
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