Abstract

Rabbia Naseer, Shahnila Shaikh, Muhammad Rafique, Muhammad Ismail, Amjad Hussain, Muhammad Ishaque M. R., Taufiq Ahmad, Sultan Ayaz and Dr. Aadil Ameer Ali*

ABSTRACT

Ergonomics is the study which deals with different anatomical, physiological and psychological principles interacting with the people and to adjust the working environment and equipment?s to fit with abilities and limitations of people. A cross sectional survey was carried out in university of Balochistan and the data was collected from September to November 2020. A self-created proforma was filled by 223 under graduate students, and Spss version 23 was used. It was observed that 151 (67.7%) participants were aware of the word Ergonomics, 133 (59.6%) students admitted that they have musculoskeletal problems and 186 (83.4%) considered prolong standing or sitting as the major reason for discomfort, hence affecting generalized body and work efficiency. While 221 (99.1%) students considered that maintaining Good body posture will improve their health and increase productivity during work. It is concluded that majority of students only knew the word Ergonomics but they were not aware about the benefits of implementing ergonomics, for the reduction in annual incidence of Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and increase the efficiency during work; right and timely application of ergonomic principles is required. Whereas the practicability of ergonomic principles is a function of its awareness and work station.