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Assessment of Posture Related Risks among Goldsmiths Using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3578-7229
Goldsmithing is an ancient craft in India and has been a prominent cottage industry for generations. Goldsmith workers are skilled in working with various metals, not just gold. Over the years, Indian goldsmiths have dedicatedly pursued their craft under challenging conditions, often sitting in a cross-legged position for extended periods. Unfortunately, these dedicated workers face the negative consequences of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), which encompass a range of injuries and disorders affecting different parts of the body, such as muscles, nerves, connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and the spinal canal. The prevalence of MSDs among goldsmiths is a significant concern as it affects their well-being and overall productivity in the gold industry. To address this issue, this study aims to assess the postural condition of goldsmith workers. The researchers use the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Upper Body Assessment (REBA) methods to evaluate the work postures, nature of work, stress levels, and discomfort experienced by the workers. Additionally, direct interviews using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaires and analyzed data through digital photography and video records have been conducted to apply the REBA and RULA methods. The findings of this investigation reveal that goldsmith workers often adopt uncomfortable postures during their daily work processes, which need to be addressed immediately and changed for their benefit.
Assessment of Posture Related Risks among Goldsmiths Using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3578-7229
Goldsmithing is an ancient craft in India and has been a prominent cottage industry for generations. Goldsmith workers are skilled in working with various metals, not just gold. Over the years, Indian goldsmiths have dedicatedly pursued their craft under challenging conditions, often sitting in a cross-legged position for extended periods. Unfortunately, these dedicated workers face the negative consequences of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), which encompass a range of injuries and disorders affecting different parts of the body, such as muscles, nerves, connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and the spinal canal. The prevalence of MSDs among goldsmiths is a significant concern as it affects their well-being and overall productivity in the gold industry. To address this issue, this study aims to assess the postural condition of goldsmith workers. The researchers use the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Upper Body Assessment (REBA) methods to evaluate the work postures, nature of work, stress levels, and discomfort experienced by the workers. Additionally, direct interviews using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaires and analyzed data through digital photography and video records have been conducted to apply the REBA and RULA methods. The findings of this investigation reveal that goldsmith workers often adopt uncomfortable postures during their daily work processes, which need to be addressed immediately and changed for their benefit.
Assessment of Posture Related Risks among Goldsmiths Using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3578-7229
Goldsmithing is an ancient craft in India and has been a prominent cottage industry for generations. Goldsmith workers are skilled in working with various metals, not just gold. Over the years, Indian goldsmiths have dedicatedly pursued their craft under challenging conditions, often sitting in a cross-legged position for extended periods. Unfortunately, these dedicated workers face the negative consequences of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), which encompass a range of injuries and disorders affecting different parts of the body, such as muscles, nerves, connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and the spinal canal. The prevalence of MSDs among goldsmiths is a significant concern as it affects their well-being and overall productivity in the gold industry. To address this issue, this study aims to assess the postural condition of goldsmith workers. The researchers use the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Upper Body Assessment (REBA) methods to evaluate the work postures, nature of work, stress levels, and discomfort experienced by the workers. Additionally, direct interviews using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaires and analyzed data through digital photography and video records have been conducted to apply the REBA and RULA methods. The findings of this investigation reveal that goldsmith workers often adopt uncomfortable postures during their daily work processes, which need to be addressed immediately and changed for their benefit.
Assessment of Posture Related Risks among Goldsmiths Using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C
Bera, Debabrata (author) / Sarkar, Sayan (author) / Mallick, Bivash (author) / Das, Manik Chandra (author)
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C ; 105 ; 1311-1318
2024-10-01
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English