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    Studies and Analysis of Perception of Workers Occupation in Hot Environment in Foundry Industry

    By Karthikeyan Mathesan, Ramachandran T, Srinivasan P.S.S., Visagavel K., Ilangkumaran M, Anojkumar L., Kirubakaran B., Vinoth Kumar PT.

    Abstract: Foundry industry in India is the largest contributor in Indian economy. Safety in foundry industry is of great importance to build the relationship between employers and workers, and also for business growth. It also shows interest of employers on safety and well-being of workers, and to safeguard them from occupational diseases and disorders. Therefore, this research study insights the safety analysis of foundry industry and finds the perception of workers …

    Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article

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    Assessment of Hot Environment in Foundry Industry using Modified Heat Stress Index

    By Karthikeyan Mathesan, Visagavel K., Nagaraja N., Ramachandran T, Ilangkumaran M, Kirubakaran M

    Abstract: Indian foundry industry being one of the highest contributors where workers are exposed to varied health hazards attributed to fumes, dusts, gases, heat, noise, vibration and radiation. In step with the connection between atmosphere temperature and human thermal balance, living environments higher than 35°C or operating environments higher than 32°C were considered as hot environments. In hot-dry work place, workers exposed to extreme heat can experience occupation illness and injuries …

    Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article

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    Study and Analysis of Body Postures Using Ergonomic Assessment Tools in Drilling Operations

    By Karthikeyan Mathesan, Arun Mohan, Visagavel K., Deepakraja V., Balaji P., Selvakumar A.

    Abstract: Ergonomics is one among the major factor that is curiously viewed by the modern world. Musculoskeletal disorder and awkward posture are the two dominant issues in ergonomics. The paper aims at studying and analyzing various musculoskeletal disorders, body postures, and other ergonomic aspects in vertical drilling operation in a laboratory work place using engineering students. Drilling is an operation in which ergonomic issues arise. Drilling is the most common operation …

    Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–42 Read article

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