Ergonomic risk factors in glass artware industries and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder

Rathore, Bhawana; Pundir, Ashok K.; Iqbal, Rauf

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2020.103043

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“…Rathore et al [ 32 ] pointed out, based on the multivariate logistic regression models, that the REBA scores A and B and REBA scores were significantly correlated with musculoskeletal symptoms for the different body regions. The data pertaining to the subjective MSD symptoms were collected using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire [ 96 ].…”

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“…This study summarized the validations by several studies ( Table 6 ). While 12 of the 21 studies (57.1%) were classified into concurrent validity [ 21 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 79 , 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 89 , 90 , 93 ], 10 studies were included under predictive validity [ 8 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 68 , 93 ]. Of the validation studies, the study by Fountain [ 93 ] was corresponded to both concurrent validity and predictive validity.…”

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“…Many previous studies have summarized and compared the three techniques, based on their general characteristics including correspondence with a valid reference, scales for posture classification, main functions, association with MSDs, intra- and inter-observer repeatability/reliability, potential users, and exposure factors assessed such as postures or body regions, load/force, and movement frequency [ 5 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 ]. Some studies compared the three methods based on their assessment results [ 12 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ], and the relationship between the epidemiological data or subjective symptoms of MSDs and assessment results or scores [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ].…”

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Systematic Comparison of OWAS, RULA, and REBA Based on a Literature Review

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2022

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This study aimed to systematically compare three representative observational methods for assessing musculoskeletal loadings and their association with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). The comparison was based on a literature review without time limitations and was conducted on various factors related to observational methods. The comparisons showed that although it has a significant limitation of comprising only two classifications for the leg postures, (1) the RULA is the most frequently used method among the three techniques; (2) many studies adopted the RULA even in evaluation of unstable lower limb postures; (3) the RULA assessed postural loads as higher risk levels in most studies reviewed in this research; (4) the intra- and inter-reliabilities for the RULA were not low; and (5) the risk levels assessed by the RULA were more significantly associated with postural load criteria such as discomfort, MHTs and % capable at the trunk, and MSDs.

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“…Herein, the prime concern of workers is their musculoskeletal health and productivity; this could possibly lead to an increase in their absenteeism, which would greatly affect their compensation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India form the backbone of its manufacturing sector (Gnanaraj et al, 2012;Rathore et al, 2020). Indian SMEs contribute 45% of industrial output, 40% of exports, hire 60 million citizens, generate 1.3 million jobs each year and manufacture more than 8000 products in the Indian and international markets.…”

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“…Today, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have almost become synonymous with manufacturing companies, especially in India (Rathore et al, 2020). The social and economic implications of this outbreak have influenced to such an extent that the concern is now being considered in Indian public policy.…”

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Analysis of Enablers to Implement Ergonomic Interventions in Indian Manufacturing Industry: A Multi-criteria Decision-making Approach

Rathore

2021

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The implementation of ergonomics intervention practices is the need of time in a highly global competitive working environment for cutting down musculoskeletal health issues and improving the productivity of workers. Thus far, no research has developed practical methodological approaches and techniques to look into the dynamic nature of ergonomics intervention practices, specifically in the glass artware industry. Therefore, the objective of this article is to identify and prioritize the enablers to implement ergonomics intervention practices in Indian glass artware industries. Nineteen ergonomics intervention (EI) practices enablers were identified from the literature review and 16 were screened from identified enablers with the help of fuzzy Delphi method (FDM). The screened important enablers were then examined using a hybrid Interpretive Structural Modeling- Matrix Cross-Reference Multiplication Applied to a Classification-based framework. The interpretive structural modelling (ISM) methodology helps in evaluating contextual interactions among the enablers while classifying them based on their driving and dependence power. The results revealed that stringent legal requirements from the government, along with management support and commitment, are the main drivers and play a significant role over other enablers. Further, this study attempts to explore the critical enablers that are most prevalent for implementing EI practices. The results would be helpful for industries in implementing EI practices within their production systems by introducing and boosting the dominant enabler. This research offers key insight for practitioners, researchers and policy-makers by identifying interrelationships among the enablers.

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Research on risk assessment model of subjective and objective integration in manual handling work

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2023

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The main hazards in the process of manual handling work are triggered by human factors and ergonomics. This study is intended to implement a valid approach to quantitatively evaluate the risk level during manual handling work. A risk assessment model for manual handling workers was proposed based on subjective and objective correlation. A simulation experiment of manual handling process was developed and an ergonomics evaluation method was carried out. The 33‐point human joint model of BlazePose neural network and the Rapid Upper Limb Analysis (RULA) method were utilized to determine the risk posture and risk index of the manual handling workers. This study brought together hemodynamic parameters and the score of Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale and Physical Resources Scale (PRS) to obtain the final comprehensive index of work risk. The results showed that the risk indexes from the three stages of the experiment obtained by RULA method were 3, 4, and 7. And the scores of comprehensive indexes obtained by the risk assessment model were 1.841, 1.900, and 1.987, suggesting that the evaluation model based on subjective and objective correlation had the same ability to determine the risk levels of different handling tasks. Therefore, the risk assessment model proposed in this study verified the effectiveness of the comprehensive evaluation index integrating hemodynamic parameters and subjective evaluation scores.

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Ergonomic risk factors in glass artware industries and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder

Cited by 24 publications

References 34 publications

Systematic Comparison of OWAS, RULA, and REBA Based on a Literature Review

Systematic Comparison of OWAS, RULA, and REBA Based on a Literature Review

Analysis of Enablers to Implement Ergonomic Interventions in Indian Manufacturing Industry: A Multi-criteria Decision-making Approach

Research on risk assessment model of subjective and objective integration in manual handling work

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