ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR PADDY WORKERS

• Musculoskeletal disorder is very common in all occupations.
• Surprisingly Agricultural workers are also having problems due to Poor positions & Awkward postures.

Agriculture is the very physical occupation where muscular aches & pain are often considered to be “Part of Job”

Susan.G.2003

Repetitive forces at the same muscle, tendon or region result in Trauma, injury & inflammation lead to Cumulative trauma disorders or Repetitive Stress Injury.

James 2006

Field crop production workers are at high risk for work related muscular disorders

Murphy 2003

Heavy physical work, repeated lifting & Twisting activity causes Low back Pain in workers. Marras et al., 1993

Repeated force to joints and soft tissues results in Pain. Musculoskeletal disorders affect the work force & Production.

Blondell et al.,1977.

“To forget how to dig the earth & to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.”

Mahatma Gandhi.