Avinash Sahu, Rajat Kamble, None Bangaru Sai Prakash, Sangeeta Pandit
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Abstract
: Female artisan of the Bell metal handicraft industry spends prolonged time performing handcrafted precision and forceful tasks, which are known to cause occupational risks among the artisans. The objective of the study was to find out work-related risk factors affecting the health condition of female artisans. Qualitative and quantitative assessment was conducted with the help of questionnaire to identify the existing postural and body discomfort. The result showed that the young artisans faced the most discomfort in their upper limbs due to performing several bending and twisting activities for long hours. Ergonomics interventions in the form of improved hand tools and workstations will help female artisans to enhance their performance by avoiding awkward postures and reducing body-part discomfort.
EvergreenEnvironmental Science-Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
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“Evergreen - Joint Journal of Novel Carbon Resource Sciences & Green Asia Strategy” is a refereed international open access online journal, serving researchers in academic and research organizations and all practitioners in the science and technology to contribute to the realization of Green Asia where ecology and economic growth coexist. The scope of the journal involves the aspects of science, technology, economic and social science. Namely, Novel Carbon Resource Sciences, Green Asia Strategy, and other fields related to Asian environment should be included in this journal. The journal aims to contribute to resolve or mitigate the global and local problems in Asia by bringing together new ideas and developments. The editors welcome good quality contributions from all over the Asia.
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