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  • Title: A comparative ergonomics postural assessment of potters and sculptors in the unorganized sector in West Bengal, India.
    Author: Sahu S, Moitra S, Maity S, Pandit AK, Roy B.
    Journal: Int J Occup Saf Ergon; 2013; 19(3):455-62. PubMed ID: 24034873.
    Abstract:
    Potters and sculptors perform their work in very awkward postures. The purpose of this study was to analyse these postures. The modified Nordic questionnaire was used to analyse musculoskeletal discomfort. Rapid entire body assessment (REBA) and rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) were used to evaluate the subjects' postures. There were no significant differences between times of discomfort and the group of subjects. However, there were significant differences in discomfort in different body parts. The analysis indicated that various body postures were harmful to the subjects and that there were profound deviations from natural curvature of various body parts due to awkward body postures. Ergonomics intervention was required to improve the quality of life.
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