Ergonomic evaluation of improved technique comparative study of traditional and improved sugarcane stripper

Abstract

India is largest country and the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world. Sugarcane based traditional Indian sweetener is jaggery. In India 25-30 % sugarcane produced. This produce utilize for jaggery. Jaggery is easily available in rural area it is nutritious and medicinal use for human being. In this study sugarcane stripper is used for cutting of sugarcane strips. It helps to reduce the drudgery involved and chances of injury to workers in sugarcane striping operation.