Abstract

With the increase in focus on productivity and technological intervention, workers’ health is impacted. Evidence from literature and previous studies have confirmed it. Although, conscious workers, stringent labour regulations, and expected long term benefits have forced production facilities to focus on not only operational performance but also workers’ overall long-term health. But due to higher focus on general industrial safety and slow impact on workers’ health, Human Factors and Ergonomics are given lesser focus in production facilities.

As Human Factors and Ergonomics concerns of workers have slow impact so workers are left with lesser focus of management on elimination or mitigation of risks relates to Human Factors and Ergonomics. But considering long terms impact of Human Factors and Ergonomics on workers’ health and social commitment is forcing organizations to gauge Human Factors and Ergonomics risks and develop- counter measures. Therefore, this study aims to identify, prioritize the Human Factors and Ergonomics risks in a coal processing plant and provide management a comprehensive analysis to enable them to eliminate or mitigate the risks and improve workers’ overall safety and health and remain competitive in long term.