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ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY BY USING RAPID ENTIRE BODY ASSESSMENT (REBA)

. S.Mithunraj , Dr.K.Visagavel and Dr.PSS.Srinivasan


Abstract

The predominant problem in occupation is musculoskeletal disorders among the workers — specifically for the Manual material handling workers. This project involves the “Ergonomic risk Entire Body Assessment (REBA)”. Material handling works in the manufacturing industry plays a major role.

The Material handling works consists of more than on activity in different awkward postures e.g. High Task, Forceful Exertion, and Repetitive Awkward Postures. These activities when carried out repeatedly for the whole day leads to stress, muscle fatigue and other disorders. This study presents the assessment of the work posture of the Material handling workers engaged with                different             activities   that         causes    the          MSD (Musculoskeletal disorder) risk. An interview was conducted among Material handling workers at the Storage area to know about their work ergonomics, working conditions, occupational diseases etc. The postures were evaluated using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). After the analysis of data collected, the method indicated that the workers are working above the risk levels. Recommendations are provided in order to minimize the risk limits benefiting the workers.

 

Keywords:      Ergonomics,     Risk,      Manual      Material handling, REBA.

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