ERGONOMIC STUDY OF POWER-LOOM INDUSTRY WOMAN WORKERS FROM SOLAPUR CITY, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Authors

  • Somnath Kolgiri Research Scholar, Mechanical Department, Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Rahul Hiremath Assistant Professor, SCMHRD, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Health and safety, Solapur city

Abstract

The aim of this ergonomic study was to understand the health and safety aspects of powerloom industry woman workers from Solapur City, Maharashtra, India. We assessed the samples of 219 workers for their general physique, muscle tone, lung condition, and eyesight using different techniques. In this study, we found that most of the workers were influenced by respiratory issues, increase in muscle tone, eye issues and musculoskeletal issues. Therefore, to improve the health of these workers, we presented the suggestions and recommendations in accordance with the ergonomics principle and available labour laws.

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2021-02-26

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ERGONOMIC STUDY OF POWER-LOOM INDUSTRY WOMAN WORKERS FROM SOLAPUR CITY, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA . (2021). JournalNX - A Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal, 111-115. https://repo.journalnx.com/index.php/nx/article/view/2448