Postural strain of spinner and casting workers of a small-scale aluminium utensil making factory

Background: Small scale establishments often neglect the worker safety and comfort which impacts both productivity workers’ safety. Various studies have been conducted in such small-scale but not much has done on aluminium utensil manufacturing factories. Spinning casting are two important processes for of utensils. But studied to assess hazards involved workers. The present study is an attempt explore this previously unnoticed area. Methods: was different small factories West Bengal. Sixteen spinners seventeen workers were evaluated study. analysis posture by rapid upper limb assessment (RULA), entire body (REBA) Ovako working system (OWAS). parts discomfort assessed using Cornell musculoskeletal questionnaire Nordic also used pain they experience. Results: All experiencing postural load beyond recommended limit whereas case spinner, five experienced less due favorable work conditions. Casting mainly suffered from low back, neck, right shoulder wrist finger followed lower extremity pain. Conclusions: Both group discomfort. In workers, prevalence high immediate interventions needed. particularly during end shifts.