Ergonomic assessment of lifting and handling in a small scale metalworking workshop

In this research, lifting and transporting work in a small scale metalworking workshop has been evaluated from ergonomic point of view. Our study; "the open and closed carpet field was carried out in a metalworking workshop of a company which was engaged in the construction of iron parts, the construction and assembly of wire and tarpaulins, artificial grass carpet laying and electrical parts ". Production stages were monitored, lifting and transport operations were recorded, risk assessments were calculated by using the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) and Key Indicator Method (KIM) methods. In addition, all activities were subject to ergonomic evaluation in general. As a result of the work done, many workshops were carried out in the workshop and it was observed that the behavior and working models in accordance with the ergonomic principle were not observed when these works were carried out. However, in general, it has been determined that the ergonomic level of the workshop environment is inadequate and that the principles of occupational health and safety are not given sufficient priority.