RISK FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND DISCOMFORT AMONG FARM WOMEN–CASE STUDIES
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 10
Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) has been reported as major health problem amongst a large number of working population. As women are involved in many agricultural and allied activities, it leads to many health hazards mainly musculoskeletal disorders such sprain, strain, low back pain, pain in lower and upper extremities etc. Researchers need to focus on assessing risk for musculoskeletal disorders among farm women and recommend ergonomic interventions to improve their body posture and job design. This paper presents RULA case studies of farm women and reports their discomfort level while performing different agricultural and allied activities. It was found that none of the farm woman was working in an acceptable posture and it required changes. In exploring their discomfort level, lumber and lower limbs were found the most affected body parts due to poor posture and poor job design.
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SURABHI SINGH
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