Evaluating Workplace Ergonomics of  Manufacturing Sector at Union Territory  of Puducherry

Mr. Baig Mansur Ibrahim; Dr. K.Tamizhjyothi

Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Evaluating Workplace Ergonomics of Manufacturing Sector at Union Territory of Puducherry

Mr. Baig Mansur Ibrahim, Dr. K. Tamizhjyothi

Abstract :

Indian manufacturing sector depends largely on human or labor resources. Their physical and mental capabilities contribute to a greater extent in productivity and yielding revenues. The contribution towards productivity has made employees in Indian manufacturing sector to spend enormous time behind production and lifting heavy equipments. This research aims at studying human capabilities in relationship to work demands and it examines frequent bodily movements and static posture and its impact on employees. It has considered various human related ergonomic factors to identify its impact on employees in Indian Manufacturing sector. The research is conducted in Union Territory of Pondicherry, India. The samples of employees from the different manufacturing sector are chosen and interviewed through questionnaire and their responses are analyzed with the help of research methods such as Weighted average, and Anova. The research reveals that employees confront turbulent problems of wrist pain, back pain and other health disorders due to static postures and repetitive and frequent bodily movements. The research has suggested various ways to improve workplace ergonomics of Indian Manufacturing Sectors