Ergonomics and Informal Work in India: Case Examples from Eastern India

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Webinar: August 19, 2025, at 15:00 UTC Duration: 90 minutes This webinar organized by the IEA Informal Work TC will provide an overview on ergonomics and informal work in India. The most representative informal jobs from across India will be addressed by prominent speakers from University of Calcutta, Vidyasagar University and IIT Guwahati, and the

Webinar: August 19, 2025, at 15:00 UTC

Duration: 90 minutes

This webinar organized by the IEA Informal Work TC will provide an overview on ergonomics and informal work in India. The most representative informal jobs from across India will be addressed by prominent speakers from University of Calcutta, Vidyasagar University and IIT Guwahati, and the state of ergonomics in addressing issues and future challenges in informal work will be reviewed.

Presentations:

Mitigation of musculoskeletal disorders in the informal sector in India – Tamal Das, PhD, University of Calcutta
Ergonomic modification of hand tools used in paddy cultivation in India – Prakash Dhara, PhD, Vidhyasagar University
Design innovation for productivity enhancement in the Indian agricultural sector- Sougata Karmakar, PhD, IIT Guwahati

Moderator: Somnath Gangopadhyay, PhD, University of Calcutta, India

Organisers: Somnath Gangopadhyay, PhD, University of Calcutta, India; Clive D’Souza, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, and Chair, IEA Informal Work Technical Committee

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Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cGjsALTZT5mCtDmALTC5lw

Registration is complimentary (free), but it is necessary to register to attend. Registered attendees can complete a brief post-webinar survey to receive e-certificates of completion. The webinar will be recorded and published on YouTube. Attendance permits live interaction with the presenters in a moderated Q&A.