Ergonomic design modification of pedal operated paddy thresher adoptable for agricultural needs of northeast india

Abstract

Paddy threshing in the northeastern region NER of India is carried out usually by traditional methods such as bullock treading beating or crushing the grain by hand or foot which requires an enormous human effort These discomfited situations expose workers to many risk factors from ergonomics point of view Furthermore pedal operated paddy threshers available in this region are not suitable for the local agricultural workers due to anthropometric incompatibility substantial weight and lac