• Shrushti Patekar
• Tulika Khare

Improper body mechanics is a key contributor to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among workplace populations. Teaching staff often engage in prolonged standing, writing, and computer work, whereas non-teaching staff perform diverse physical tasks, including manual handling. the main objective of the present study was to compare body mechanics, postural habits, and ergonomic awareness among teaching and non-teaching staff of Post Graduate teaching department of Home Science, RTMNU, Nagpur. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 5 teaching and 5 non-teaching staff. Body mechanics were assessed using observational tools only. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Preliminary observations suggest that teaching staff had prolonged static postures and repetitive upper-limb tasks, while non-teaching staff frequently engaged in lifting, bending, and twisting tasks. Musculoskeletal discomfort prevalence was highest in the neck and lower back among teaching staff and in the lower back and shoulders among non-teaching staff. Both teaching and non-teaching staff demonstrate risk factors for MSDs due to improper body mechanics. Tailored ergonomic interventions, training, and workstation redesign are recommended to reduce risk and enhance occupational health.

Body mechanics; ergonomics; teaching staff; non-teaching staff; musculoskeletal disorders; posture.

"Body mechanics among Teaching and non teaching staff: A comparative Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.e671-e673, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509477.pdf

"Body mechanics among Teaching and non teaching staff: A comparative Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppe671-e673, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509477.pdf