Ergonomic studies on agricultural workers of Gujarat, India

The survey of 1116 agricultural workers (734 male & 382 female) from Gujarat, India is conducted for measurement of anthropometric dimensions. The stature is an important dimension and it is found 163.12 cm in male and 152.20 cm in female within data collected from Gujarat and if stature is known than other body dimensions can be calculated. Physiological study was conducted to work out the physiological cost of the agricultural operations and it was ranged from 8.00 to 22.27 kJ/ min. On the basis of that grading of energy cost of the work can be made and accordingly rest can be given to the workers to get higher output. Strength parameters of 105 agricultural workers (70 male and 35 female) are measured on strength measurement set-up with the help of load cell and digital indicator. These data can be used as database for compilation of data in India and can be utilized in design and modification of agricultural equipment/ machines.