Asian Journal of Home Science

Khushdeep Kaur ¹, Harpinder Kaur ¹, M. K. Sidhu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, Punjab Agricultural University, LUDHIANA (PUNJAB), IN

Abstract

Computer operators may experience Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Majority of authors agree with the evaluation that computer work is related to visual fatigue and discomfort appearance. It is the complex of eye and vision problem related to computer work which are experienced during or related to computer use. Survey on computer workers shows that vision discomfort is most frequent among computer users which may be due to frequent movement of eyes from monitor to the written material to be typed or vice versa. Other involved factors leading to visual fatigue and discomfort may be improper height of screen, poor lighting and reflection due to screen position or glare. Therefore, a study was conducted on 120 female VDT users working in various banks a of Ludhiana City to assess their CVS by taking subjective response and by using two Scientific scales i.e. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Aramuc Scientific Scale. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal subjects and patients with dry eye disease and its results showed that poor vision, sensitivity of eyes and blurred vision were the main visual problems faced by respondents on the five point scale and got I, II and III ranks respectively. Whereas Aramuc Scientific Scale indicates a true dry eye and its results showed that redness, itching, blurred vision were the main symptoms indicating dry eye as they got I and II ranks respectively. Therefore, it was concluded that though the respondents faced many visual problems in relation to workstation design but they did not do anything to improve the design of the workstation which may be due to the lack of awareness at their part. So the need was felt to suggest ergonomic intervention in this regard.

Keywords

Computer Vision, Syndrome, VDT Users.

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Aprajita Kumari ¹, Harpinder Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Women’s College, Samastipur (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Workers are considered as the backbone of any kind of enterprises. For better productivity of enterprises, workers should be provided with several facilities so that they could work with enthusiasm. Present study was planned with the objective to study the physical, safety and security related facilities and miscellaneous facilities provided to the workers of micro, small and medium scale food processing enterprises of Punjab. For the purpose of study, six micro, three small and two medium scale food processing enterprises were selected randomly from the procured list of enterprises. From each type of enterprises 50 respondents were selected randomly making a total of 150 respondents. An interview schedule was developed to note the facilities provided to the respondents by the enterprises. Results revealed that only three forth (72.72 %) of enterprises were having first aid facilities. It was surprised to observe that fire extinguisher was not available in any of the micro scale enterprises which could be a major safety risk and may lead to any miss-happening.

Keywords

Facilities, Food Processing Enterprises, Safety, Security, Workers.

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Aprajita Kumari ¹, Harpinder Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Women’s College, Samastipur (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Food processing enterprises are one of the leading enterprises in India. It employs around 17.41 lakhs people in registered food processing sector whereas 47.90 lakh in unregistered sector. Most of the workforces employed in food processing sector are female. They have to work both in the home as well as in the enterprises due to which they overburden their body and are at high risk of developing work related musculoskeletal discomforts. In the light of above present study was planned to study the personal as well as job profile of workers engaged in food processing enterprises of Punjab. For conducting the study, six micro, three small and two medium scale food processing enterprises were selected. From each type of enterprises 50 respondents were selected making a total of 150 respondents. An interview schedule was developed to assess the job profile of respondents. Results revealed that 98 per cent respondents in medium scale food processing enterprises were working for more than eight hours daily with a weekly off. Moreover, the work in medium scale food processing enterprises was highly repetitive and monotonous as all respondents performed same task whole day. High difference was observed in the wages of micro, small and medium scale enterprises. It can be concluded that food processing is a job requiring highest manual involvement with less focus on the human factors of workers engaged in the enterprises. The main motive of enterprises was high productivity and workers comforts were highly neglected.

Keywords

Food Processing Enterprises, Job Profile, Work Related Musculoskeletal Discomforts.

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