1. Under the Guidance of Dr. Rahul B. Hiremath By Mr. Somnath G. Kolgiri
Title of the Project
Design and Development of Integrated Model for Analysing Ergonomic Compliance in Textile sector for Solapur City, India.
Under the Guidance of
Dr. Rahul B. Hiremath By
Mr. Somnath G. Kolgiri

2. Contents Introduction Literature Survey
Relevance/Problem Identification
Possible Solution/Outcomes
References

3. Introduction The textile sector in India
Role of power loom in Indian textile industry
The prominent textile clusters in state- Kolhapur, Nashik, Solapur and Thane.
Operations involved in textile plant are fiber production, spinning, twisting, textile yarn production, weaving knitting, dyeing and finishing
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMDs)
Importance of Ergonomics in Design

4. Literature Survey
The literature survey can be summarized as-
The importance of the textile industry and its role to provide employment to a majority of the people.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders arise from typical arm and hand movements-bending, straightening, gripping, holding, twisting, clenching and reaching.
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMDs), occurred mainly due to improper design of workstation and negligence of ergonomics measures
Design of various tools, equipment, and operations involved in textile plant for maximum comfort and functionality of worker is essential.
The ergonomics is of prime importance in the area of design of work place, sequence of production, healthy working environment, working procedure, safety at work, personal safety etc.

5. Relevance and Problem Identification
Working conditions in textile industry are quite unacceptable in a number of places.
It leads to considerable imbalance of technological development and psychophysiological conditions of work.
This might result in lowering quality, efficiency and productivity due to fatigue and can also lead to various disorders and permanent incapability of the worker work.
Inadequate in-plant microclimatic conditions, environment pollution, noise and vibration of machines in the working environment further add to these problems.
Necessary to employ biomechanics in investigating and improving biological and working functions of the worker and investigations of loading imposed on his organism.

6. Possible Solution/Outcomes
Reduced risk of work injuries.
To assess the impacts of physical and psychological stresses of work, job diagnostics, hazards of workplace, working environment and MSDs prevalence.
Improved work system design and layout.
Enhanced tool design.
Improved productivity and efficiency gains.

7. The methodology comprising
Probable method of data analysis:
Use of Statistical Tools.
Qualitatively analysis & Quantitatively analysis
Use of Measures of central tendency such as Mean, Mode etc.
Use of histograms
Use of computers & software for effective processing & analysis of data.

8. Statement of Hypothesis
Work system should be designed to suit the needs of the individual worker (dependent upon height, reach, size, etc) and take into account the type of machine being used and the task being performed. A well-organized work system (and workplace), that is well-lit, free from chemical hazards and noise, and that minimizes material handling, will improve efficiency and reduce worker fatigue. Sometimes even minor ergonomic changes in the design of equipment, workstations or job tasks, that cost very little, can make significant improvements in worker comfort, health, safety and productivity.

9. References
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[2] Textile Commissioner. (2006). “Handbook of Powerloom Industry”. New Delhi: Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
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[5] Safety requirements for the textile industry: American National Standards Institute. The Institute, New York, Standard No ANSI L1.1–1972, 1972, 16 pp; Abstr. in World Textile Abstracts Applied Ergonomics, Volume 4, Issue 4, December 1973, Page 223

10. References
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11. References
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12. References
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13. References
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14. References
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