Ergonomics Study of Automobile Assembly Line

Abstract

The final assembly of an automobile involves tasks of complex nature. These processes are on the least priority for automation. Manual labor is best suited for assembly operations with the aid of minimal level of automation. All the processes have to be improved continuously in order to reduce the costs and increase productivity .The workers attain various postures, exerts force and works continuously in cycle time to accomplish the assembly task. Working along automobile assembly lines is characterized by repetitiveness. The objective of the work carried out is to identify the ergonomic burden and reduce the same by the application of ISO and CEN standards.