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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Volume  18, Issue 2, April - June 2025, Pages 125-128
 

Original Article

Ergonomic Evaluation of Manual Material Handling Workers in a Ceramic Factory Using REBA: An Observational Study

Nikhita Dodiya1, Parthkumar Devmurari

1 Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.  2 Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

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DOI: 10.21088/potj.0974.5777.18225.3

Abstract

A ceramic is an inorganic non-metallic solid made up of either metal or nonmetal compounds that have been shaped and then hardened by heating to high temperatures. In general, they are hard, corrosion-resistant and brittle. Tiles are thin objects, usually square or rectangular in shape. Ceramic factory workers are involved in lifting, pulling, bending and making models. Most of their working task are subjective and requires repetitive movements and static postures in them leading to musculoskeletal disorders. Methodology: his study was conducted on 100 ceramic workers at the Styline factory in Morbi, with participants aged between 25 and 34 years. Their working postures were assessed using the REBA scale. Conclusion: The findings indicate that nearly all ceramic workers are at moderate risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. This highlights the need for intervention and increased awareness of postural correction exercises to help prevent further musculoskeletal injuries.
 


Keywords : • Word • Ceramic workers • Posture • Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) • Ergonomics • Musculoskeletal Risk
Corresponding Author : Nikhita Dodiya