Ergonomics-Based Postural Assessment of Rural Water Fetcher

The ergonomics tools REBA and RULA are used for evaluation and ergonomic assessment in carrying, handling, lifting and moving loads. A RULA and a REBA ergonomic tool are used to evaluate complex manual water fetching activities, and this study on water fetching activities mainly involved women from rural areas. Based on this ergonomic tool, observations, video recordings, and photographs of women fetching water were taken. The reviewed literature and postural activity guidelines were proposed for a summary analysis of women's water fetching activity and discomfort. The basic objective of the water fetching study is to determine the level of ergonomic strain in different water fetching activities. Another objective of water fetching activities is to determine the level of strain and musculoskeletal disorders in different body segments and to take corrective measures to reduce the health risk in water fetching activities.