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- A Study to Identify the Musculo-skeletal Disorders in Women Computer Users
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1 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., IN
1 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 72-75Abstract
Thus, the present study was planned with the following objectives (a) to study the physical features and pattern of computer use by the selected respondents and (b) to examine the musculo skeletal problems faced by women users. Random sampling technique was used to select a total sample of sixty female computer users from all constituent College of the Agricultural University Palampur that is College of Home Science, College of Agriculture, College of Basic Sciences and College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences falling within the age range of 21-35 year who worked at least for two hours daily. The musculo-skeletal problems were identified using the body map to ascertain the degree of severity of pain on a five point scale (Varghese et al., 1996). Most important factor for musculo-skeletal problems was the long work hours in sitting position in the same posture with repetitive movements of the eyes, head, arms and fingers. The results revealed that the height of the computer consoles used by the respondents was 78 cm with keyboard tray height of 68 cm. Majority (63.33%) of the respondents worked very frequently for 4 hours on computers which was one of the most important factors responsible for musculo-skeletal problems because the computer user is constrained due to sitting in the same posture for long period of time. Persistent pain in the neck (87%), shoulder (80%), swelling in lower legs (72%) and numbness in feet (77%) were some of the musculo-skeletal problems faced by the computer users. Thus, it was important that some exercise and 10-15 minutes rest period should be incorporated in between the computer work.Keywords
Musculo-skeletal Disorders, Computer Users
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- Ergonomic Evaluation of Hill Farm Women in Paddy Transplanting Activity
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1 Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, College of Home Science, C.S.K. Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (H.P.), IN
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Asian Science, Vol 9, No 1&2 (2014), Pagination: 7-11Abstract
In almost all rice growing areas of Himachal Pradesh, women are responsible for sowing, transplanting, weeding etc. Majority of farm women are involved in household, agricultural and allied activities. Therefore, the main problems of rural farm women are long working hours of heavy work, low productivity and limited access to new technology. The transplanting activity performed by women has a strong bearing on their health. Hence, the present study was formulated with the objective to determine the ergonomic cost of paddy transplanting in existing working situations and to identify suitable technology to reduce the drudgery of work. Ergonomics evaluation of respondents were carried out in relation to physiological stresses viz., Heart rate, Energy expenditure, Grip strength and physical fatigue. Thirty (30) volunteer respondents selected for experimental work under present investigation. The readings were recorded while the selected respondents performed the paddy transplanting activity on existing working conditions for 30 minutes each. Results revealed that there was significant per cent increase in physiological stresses mainly in heart rate and energy expenditure before and during transplanting activity while working with traditional methods/tools. Campaigns were conducted to generate awareness on the use of manual transplanter, as it reduces time and energy of the respondents. Thus, after imparting training on improved technology that is manual transplanter majority of the selected respondents were willing to purchase the same. It can be concluded that the finding of the study can be useful to farm ladies to reduce their drudgery by using improved technologies.Keywords
Transplanting, Drudgery, Physiological Stresses, Energy Expenditure.References
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