Identification of Postural Load on Sculptors of Sculpting Industry of India

Sculpting is an age-old profession practiced in India, and this hierarchical profession is carried out from generation to generation in age-old traditional workstations causing occupational stress. The aim of this paper is to identify occupational stresses of postural load on these artisans. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Limb Assessment (REBA) were used for postural analysis. Modified Nordic questionnaire was used where 120 artisans participated in the study from Chitar Oli and Kumartuli. From the postural analysis, it suggested investigation and corrective measures in near future. It was found that older age group artisans suffer from pain in the upper limb body regions such as palm, neck, and shoulder, due to repetitive sculpting work. Whereas, discomfort in the back was high in the younger age group. Thus, an appropriate design intervention to reduce postural load is the need of the hour to improve their productivity.