Author : Shriram Sane, Varsha Karandikar and Jaydev Patwardhan

The purpose of this research paper is to investigate and identify the problems and causes associated with the use of the classic wooden arm folding chair produced by Royal Bharat Ltd. whose sample photograph is provided below. The research paper addresses the ergonomic issues and the resulting musculoskeletal problems that may arise if not worked upon. The users were consulted in order to get an insight into the problems faced while using the chair. The chief intention of the study is to address the ergonomic faults. The methodology adopted for the purpose mentioned above has been described in detail in the forthcoming sections of the abstract.

Keywords: Postural Analysis, Engineering Anthropometry, Ergonomic Analysis, Product Design

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.6, No.2 (April-2016)