Ergonomic hazards Textile industry in Bangladesh
working environment inside garment factory in bangladesh musculoskeletal disorders have been identified important concern among textile workers. these complaints related highly repetitive movements, awkward postures in seated positions, repetitive hand , arm movements, prolonged working hours without adequate breaks , poorly designed work stations. these risk factors result in adverse health outcomes of workers such musculoskeletal complaints of neck, back, hands, shoulders , lower limbs. most of female workers in garments factories work sewing operators, sewing operator helper, cutting personnel , finishing personnel. sewing machines operators work in seated postures forward flexion of head, neck, , torso long periods of time. results in strain on neck , back, , pain. case study conducted habib m. among sewing machines operators in bangladesh, found high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders related working in sitting position bending neck more 30° more 6 7 hours. additionally,...