Impact of ergonomic intervention in manual orange harvester among the workers of hilly region in India

Pranav, P. K.; Patel, Thaneswer

doi:10.3233/wor-162285

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“…It should be kept in mind that harvest aid equipment imp roves harvesting conditions for pickers. Pranav & Patel (2016) reported results on agreement on those findings.…”

Section: B a Figure 7 Productivity Trial Resultssupporting

confidence: 72%

Harvesting Fruits Using a Mobile Platform: A Case Study Applied to Citrus

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Harvesting fruits and vegetables has been a challenge. Mobile platforms for harvesting vegetables and fruits have been used, but with some limitations, such as their applicability for a certain time of the year and for a specific crop. A mobile platform was initially developed for harvesting fresh market tomatoes, mainly staked in Brazil. However, after field trials, many problems were identified, such as crop use limitation and machine structure problems. Therefore, the initial project was reformulated to assume different functions, with a retractable and smaller frame and the possibility of adding on other devices, expanding crop harvest and farm use. The concept of a hybrid vehicle with one electric power generator to drive all four wheels with electric motors was kept. The main goal of this article is to describe the development of the mobile platform machine structural details and integration of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical project and field tests performed in a commercial orange orchard, comparing harvest types, evaluating yield and machine performance. Tests with the mobile laboratory prototype show its potential application to assist harvest and to other farm operations, especially due to its mobility. Harvest productivity through machine was higher, though not significantly different from manual harvest.

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“…It should be kept in mind that harvest aid equipment imp roves harvesting conditions for pickers. Pranav & Patel (2016) reported results on agreement on those findings.…”

Section: B a Figure 7 Productivity Trial Resultssupporting

confidence: 72%

Harvesting Fruits Using a Mobile Platform: A Case Study Applied to Citrus

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“…El canastillo deberá garantizar que el recolector de Mora de Castilla no mantenga posturas riesgosas para los brazos durante la tarea a su vez, lo suficientemente cómodo, que permita adoptar distintas posturas que no bloqueen el alcance de los frutos. Una limitante observada se relaciona con no poder determinar si influye la altura del fruto en el arbusto en las posturas riesgosas para brazo, factor contemplado por Pranav y Patel en 2016 [10] en la carga postural, por tanto, se recomienda estudiarlo de manera individual.…”

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“…El reporte en la última década sobre un aumento en la prevalencia de desórdenes musculoesqueléticos (de ahora en adelante DME) en agricultores, que en países como Irlanda fue de 9,4% en el año 2012 y la zona del cuerpo más afectada es la espalda (31%) [5,6], reflejan el impacto de las labores en los agricultores en su salud, considerando que Colombia como país agricultor, no es la excepción. Estudios más especializados ostentan los efectos negativos de la cosecha de frutas en los miembros superiores, demostrando que esta tarea puede llegar a durar ¾ partes de la jornada laboral, manteniendo posturas forzadas de hombro (manos por encima de la cabeza) hasta en un 50% del total del tiempo trabajado a diario [7,8,9], condición altamente influenciada por la altura del fruto en el árbol [10].…”

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Nivel de riesgo debidoal uso del canastillo en recolectores de Mora de Castilla (Rubus Glucus Benth) de Piedecuesta, Colombia

Maradei

Ardila-Jaimes

2020

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En este artículo se asociala forma de usar el canastillo por parte de los campesinos, con un nivel de riesgo postural en la cosecha de Morade Castilla. Se presenta un estudio correlacionalde corte transversal, con la participación de cuatro trabajadores de sexo masculino. Se analizaron 256 posturas presentadas en condiciones reales de la tarea utilizando el Método O.W.A.S. Se encontró que el 45.3% de lasposturas tienen un nivel de riesgo de2. La asociación estadística del tratamiento con el nivel de riesgo fue de p=0,709, paraespalda p=0,516, para brazos p=0,005 y parapiernas p<0,05. Se concluye queno existe diferencias significativas entre el tratamientoy el nivel de riesgo de la tarea, lo que sugiere que la forma como los campesinos usan el canastillo no influye en un aumento o disminución del riesgo postural en la tarea de recolección de Mora de Castilla. Sin embargo,según O.W.A.S. es necesario la implementación de acciones correctivas en un futuro cercano.La forma como los campesinos usan el canastillo no influye en un aumento o disminución del riesgo postural en la tarea de recolección de Mora de Castilla

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“…Ergonomic interventions were also evaluated in [47][48][49] for lessening the physical load during harvesting. Silverstein et al [47] utilized an ergonomically designed bag in place of the tied basket around the waist during coffee harvesting.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Basket users reported pain in a somewhat larger percentage comparing with the bag users. Pranav & Patel [48] developed an ergonomic tool for manual harvesting of oranges that is suitable for hilly regions and compared its performance in relation with two existing tools. The findings demonstrated considerable reduce of damage quantity and body discomfort that was combined with augmented work output.…”

Section: Harvestingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Ergonomics in Agriculture. Part I: Manual Operations

2020

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Background: Agriculture involves several harmful diseases. Among the non-fatal ones, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most prevalent, as they have reached epidemic proportions. The main aim of this investigation is to systematically review the major risk factors regarding MSDs as well as evaluate the existing ergonomic interventions. Methods: The search engines of Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect were used to identify relevant articles during the last decade. The imposed exclusive criteria assured the accuracy and current progress in this field. Results: It was concluded that MSDs affect both developed and developing countries, thus justifying the existing global concern. Overall, the most commonly studied task was harvesting, followed by load carrying, pruning, planting, and other ordinary manual operations. Repetitive movements in awkward postures, such as stooping and kneeling; individual characteristics; as well as improper tool design were observed to contribute to the pathogenesis of MSDs. Furthermore, low back disorders were reported as the main disorder. Conclusions: The present ergonomic interventions seem to attenuate the MSDs to a great extent. However, international reprioritization of the safety and health measures is required in agriculture along with increase of the awareness of the risk factors related to MSDs.

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Impact of ergonomic intervention in manual orange harvester among the workers of hilly region in India

Abstract: The performance of the DM was found better in terms of plucking rate, energy requirement and body part discomfort than the other existing models. Shoulders and neck are the most affected body parts where all subjects felt severe discomfort.

Cited by 14 publications

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Harvesting Fruits Using a Mobile Platform: A Case Study Applied to Citrus

Harvesting Fruits Using a Mobile Platform: A Case Study Applied to Citrus

Nivel de riesgo debidoal uso del canastillo en recolectores de Mora de Castilla (Rubus Glucus Benth) de Piedecuesta, Colombia

A Review on Ergonomics in Agriculture. Part I: Manual Operations

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