Ergonomic interventions to improve work environment in garment manufacturing units

Ergonomic Evaluation of the Work Stations in a Garment Manufacturing Industry- an Exploratory Study

India has carved a name for itself as a hub for export oriented garment manufacturing centre globally. Recent reports reveal that garment industry is the largest manufacturing sector in India. The textiles and garments sector alone employed 20% of the workforce in the manufacturing sector. Reports also state that textile industry currently contributes about 14 per cent to industrial production,...

Study of work postures and ergonomic interventions at the Pvc Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Company

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in work environments. Performing programs to identify and control the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and to carry out corrective actions to improve working conditions is important because of the impact on the health of the workforce.Methods: In this study, the presence of various shifts in the operating rooms and the training and...

An investigation of ergonomic interventions in dental hygiene work.

Alternative methods for viewing teeth while performing simulated dental procedures were investigated. The methods allowed participants to assume postures requiring less neck flexion than the standard direct view. One alternative used a video camera and monitor to view the mouth, the other incorporated 90 degrees prism glasses. The study was conducted in two parts: (1) novice participants perfor...

Ergonomic Interventions

Effective Interventions to Improve Triangular Clinic Services

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