Ergonomic Evaluation and Design of Workstation for Gemstone Polishing
Workers
Mohit B. Bhore,
Saddam Shaikh,
Makkhan L. Meena
Abstract:Background:
Many researchers have stated that workers working in unorganized workplaces are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), like back pain, wrist pain, pain in the neck and shoulders, etc. Ergonomic study of these workstations is necessary for the analysis of work-related disorders.
Methods:
In this study on MSDs among gemstone workers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a modified Nordic questionnaire was employed. Further analysis was done using the 'Ergonomic Design and Analysis’ module of DELMIA. Rapid Up… Show more
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