Author : P.N.Kale and R. T. Vyavahare

Ergonomic analysis of industrial workstations is very essential for enhancing the productivity and reducing the musculoskeletal disorders. This paper presents the review on the studies carried out so far to analyse the various tools used for ergonomic analysis. Review shows that the many of the researchers are focussed on study of a single tool and its use in particular industry for analysing the problem. Some researchers focussed on comparison between two or more tools and determined the suitability of tools in particular field. Some researchers carried out the same study using various tools and discussed the strength and weakness of ergonomic analysis tool. While selecting a particular tool for ergonomic analysis it is necessary to know about the various options available and selecting one is quite difficult. This paper will make it easier to select an appropriate tool for particular ergonomic analysis.

Keywords: Ergonomics, ergonomic analysis, industrial workstation, ergonomic tools, musculoskeletal disorder

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.6, No.4 (Aug-2016)