Ergonomics Workspace Design for Work from Home (WFH) during COVID-19 Pandemic Using CATIA V5

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in enforced scenario of working from home; Most of the IT professional’s corporate office employees are working from home. Therefore, the present study is an attempt for designing office for work from home (WFH). In this study ergonomic analysis of IT based working Professional performed in which a Model created using CATIA V5. The model reveals effects of bad postural working conditions on human body. The results also revealed that mismatch between awkward postures and anthropometric parameters contributed to musculoskeletal disorder. It is necessary to obtain the relevant information or data on task performance, equipment, working posture and environment. Too high workplace results in cramp in shoulder of worker whereas too low workplace may result in backache, therefore, may results in reduced performance. Also as the operator is a highly paid skilled employee, the reduction in performance that can lead to economic consequences for the employer organizations. Therefore, the present study assumes its significance in the pandemic scenario.