Authors :
Arjun R Nair
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7767638
Abstract :
The goal of this study is to evaluate the
likelihood that Keralan handloom weavers may develop a
musculoskeletal condition. Among the weaving units in
Kerala's Balaramapuram, Kothampally, and
Chemdamangalam, 80 male handloom weavers were
chosen. The likelihood of musculoskeletal problem was
evaluated. In order to analyse working posture using
REBA, working postures were documented using still
photography. For the Rapid Exposure Checklist,
assessments of postural issues connected to work in
several body areas, such as the back, neck, shoulder/arm,
and hand/wrist, were made by observers and workers.
The data shows that the mean REBA score is 11,
indicating a very high level of risk, and that the mean
QEC scores for the neck, back, wrist/hand, and
shoulder/arm are, respectively, 17, 31, and 43, indicating
high and very high levels of risk. According to REBA,
56.25 percent of weavers were at high risk and 43.75
percent were at extremely high risk. Also, according to
QEC, 38.75 percent of weavers are in the very high-risk
group, while 61.25 percent are in the high-risk category.
The goal of this study is to evaluate the
likelihood that Keralan handloom weavers may develop a
musculoskeletal condition. Among the weaving units in
Kerala's Balaramapuram, Kothampally, and
Chemdamangalam, 80 male handloom weavers were
chosen. The likelihood of musculoskeletal problem was
evaluated. In order to analyse working posture using
REBA, working postures were documented using still
photography. For the Rapid Exposure Checklist,
assessments of postural issues connected to work in
several body areas, such as the back, neck, shoulder/arm,
and hand/wrist, were made by observers and workers.
The data shows that the mean REBA score is 11,
indicating a very high level of risk, and that the mean
QEC scores for the neck, back, wrist/hand, and
shoulder/arm are, respectively, 17, 31, and 43, indicating
high and very high levels of risk. According to REBA,
56.25 percent of weavers were at high risk and 43.75
percent were at extremely high risk. Also, according to
QEC, 38.75 percent of weavers are in the very high-risk
group, while 61.25 percent are in the high-risk category.
