Objectives. The hand block printing technique practiced in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh
involves highly repetitive tasks with awkward posture, which contribute to the development …

Handicraft is the backbone of rural economy of countries of South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Bell metal handicraft known as “Dhokra craft,” is an important metal handicraft practiced in …

This study examines the potential of ergonomic interventions to improve the well‑being and
productivity of artisans in the Machilipatnam Kalamkari cluster, Andhra Pradesh, known for …

Sculpting is an age-old profession practiced in India, and this hierarchical profession is
carried out from generation to generation in age-old traditional workstations causing …

Female artisan of the Bell metal handicraft industry spends prolonged time performing
handcrafted precision and forceful tasks, which are known to cause occupational risks …

Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorder is a major health problem among farmers involved with
small and marginal farming as they depend mainly on a manual workforce. Potato farming is …

Hand related acute and chronic injuries are common among soft marble carving artisans of
Jabalpur. The task is highly repetitive, forceful and involves precession grip. This study …

In India, due to the chief labor force, manual material handling (MMH) constitutes a major
part of material handling activity in different sectors. One such sector where MMH is very …

All of us know that handicraft product is commonly made by hand or by with the help of
handmade tool. in this process, hand skilled people artisan creates different design products …