Ergonomics Study Conducted To Identify The Burden Points In The Machining Line Of A Leading Automotive Industry

The significance of this study is to identify the burden points in the machining line to ensure a healthy and safe working environment. Industrial fatigue can cause occupational injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in the long run. This can also lead to the decrease in the productivity and increase in absenteeism. To identify the burden points; method study, time & motion study and video ethnography should be performed. Based on the Standardized Ergonomics Study Chart, the burden points in the line need to be evaluated on all work elements in the work station. The evaluated burden points in some cells may be beyond the acceptable value, such elements need to be recognized and recommended for Kaizen. With the increasing customer demand it is very important to set up a correct ergonomically designed work place in the industries as the worker performs repetitive jobs for 8hrs in a day. Fatigue not only leads to injury but also to incorrect working postures. So these incorrect postures needs to be identified and the burden points should be rectified.  The main emphasis of this study is to reduce the burden and to improve the feasibility of working conditions.