Ergonomic Evaluation of Domestic-Kitchens: A Study in Indian-Context

There has always been a demand for more modern approaches for creating systems and products for residential use and improved performance. The research of the state of the art in technologically oriented solutions and the actual adoption practices at households, however, are not fully consistent. The purpose of this study is to clarify and examine the issues related to the knowledge levels and application of ergonomic equipment and techniques in Indian home activities. In this study, 26 participants who used contemporary kitchens with standard utilities and 6 participants who used traditional old kitchens from India’s Khorda region in Odisha were selected. The “Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) analysis” was then conducted for the chosen participants while they were engaging in daily kitchen-related activities, and appropriate suggested actions were provided based on the RULA scores acquired. In addition, correct kitchen layout concepts as opposed to incorrect ones were suggested in light of ergonomic considerations.