A Review on Ergonomic Studies for Different Industrial Setups

Abstract

Awkward postures, improper rests, and repetitive forceful exertion are some key factors that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) such as fatigue, muscle imbalance, spinal dysfunction, and body pain etc. These are severe issues among the industrial workers that cause financial loss to the industry. As a scientific discipline, Ergonomics focuses on understanding the interactions between humans and their environment. Its goal is to enhance well-being, efficiency, and performance by designing products, systems, and work environments that align with human physical, cognitive, and psychological capabilities. It can significantly contribute to reduce work-related injuries, pain, and WMSD and enhance the safety and productivity. This paper introduces ergonomics and its importance, followed by ergonomic strategy implementation for improvement in working conditions of the workers, labours, and staff; and provides a review of some important past work conducted by various researchers on improving industry and/or workplace procedures and activities to obtain safety, productivity, and better health prospects. It aims to facilitate the scholars by providing knowledge on ergonomics and encourage them to establish the field further.

Keywords

• musculoskeletal disorders
• occupational health
• rula
• reba