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Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari - Design Clinic Scheme

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Topic<br />

Layout<br />

Workstations,<br />

Workspace and<br />

Ergonomics<br />

Machinery<br />

Research and<br />

Development<br />

Observations<br />

• Factory is situated on a large plot of land with separate sheds<br />

alloted for storage of raw material, large machinery, rolling<br />

of agarbattis and weighing. Other sheds are utilised for smaller<br />

or unused machinery, storage for material, cooking, eating<br />

and administrative areas. Open space in the building are also<br />

occassionally used for purposes of training<br />

• Workstations: No dedicated workstation. A small table of<br />

dimensions approximating 15”x 10”x 4” is used as a surface for<br />

the rolling of the agarbattis. The table is brought out and<br />

placed on the ground. The worker assumes a squatting or<br />

cross-legged position and proceeds of roll the agarbattis.<br />

• Workspace: The main workspace areas are the shed used for<br />

pulverising and powdering of raw materials and the workshed<br />

used for the rolling of the agarbattis, weighing and storage.<br />

• Circular saws, pulverisers, bark cutters, bamboo sliver maker,<br />

square stick maker, stick sizer, stick polisher, laboratory<br />

equipment, vibro screen.<br />

• Currently, none.<br />

Possible design solutions<br />

• The sequence of operations from delivery and unloading<br />

of materials, processing, assembly, packaging, leading and<br />

dispatch need to be identified, sequenced and adapted to the<br />

layout of the factory area, to best utilise the space available<br />

and streamline the manufacturing process.<br />

• Position assumed for rolling the agarbattis is difficult to sustain<br />

for long periods of time. <strong>Design</strong> of a workspace allowing for<br />

a sitting position such as a chair or a bench with an elevated<br />

table for rolling will help the worker’s posure as well as<br />

improve overall productivity.<br />

• Workers in the pulverising and powdering shed should be<br />

provided with protective masks. The workspace for the rolling<br />

of agarbattis is also utilized for the weighing, bundling, stacking<br />

and storage of finished agarbattis. Rolling of agarbattis need<br />

a dedicated area near the doorway, with adequate light and<br />

ventilation.<br />

• Current in-house machinery is adequate, unless they plan to<br />

automate agarbatti rolling process. As manual stick making is<br />

popular, some machines are infrequently used. However, when<br />

not in use, the machines need to be kept clean and in good<br />

working condition.<br />

• As interest has been shown in retail, a study of agarbatti<br />

aromas and the scenting process is required, in order produce<br />

a finished product. Creation of a brand identity and<br />

appropriate packaging are indicated, as well as exhaustive<br />

research of the market, options for advertising and distribition<br />

and possible partners.<br />

N.A.S for <strong>Bamboo</strong> <strong>Incense</strong> <strong>Stick</strong> <strong>Cluster</strong>, <strong>Nalbari</strong> | 2013 | Mridul Mitra, <strong>Design</strong> Consultant | Email: mridul.mitra@gmail.com 17

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