In this study, it was suggested that most likely the current workshop furniture is more suitable for
bigger sized students. The school’s management might have equipped the school workshop with
adult size furniture that is mismatched for growing adolescents. The size of school workstation
should be based on students’ stature, rather than any other body segments [19]. In addition,
Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant differences among age groups in both assessment
methods for scores and action levels. Thus, it can be justified that each age group faced different
risk levels while performing tasks in school workshop. 13-year old students having the highest
mean rank means they tend to have bigger potential risk of awkward postures. An ergonomically
designed workbench and stool should be provided to improve the working conditions of the
students and reduce the potential risk of MSD.
The results of the correlation test between RULA and