Ergonomics Interventions in the Case of Automotive Manufacturing for Improving Performance and Well-Being

Ergonomics plays a significant role in the industrial workplaces by optimizing process efficiency while considering well-being of operators or workers. In the present case, an ergonomic study was conducted in an automotive manufacturing firm. There were discomfort- and fatigue-related complaints from workers engaged in the assembly and manual material handling operations. A thorough investigation was conducted using Body Parts Symptoms Survey (BPSS) and RULA, after discussing with the workers and observing the operations. Immediate ergonomics interventions and related issues have been identified and a new workstation with improved design was fabricated to minimize the ergonomic issues. Workers reported improvement in comfort level upon working on ergonomically sound workstations. Regular ergonomic assessments and continuous improvement with modification in workstations and processing techniques have been recommended to maintain a safe and productive workplace.