“Multi-Purpose Manually Operated Cart” is a cart which is designed ergonomically to improve the working conditions of laborers and workers at
construction sites, factories, ports, railway stations, etc. The main objective is to prevent various occupational hazards and improve the quality of life for
workers everywhere. The simple, durable, light weight and cost effective carrier is intended to reduce the pressure put on the spine when load is carried
on the head. There is also a good hand grip which reduces stress on the spine when load is carried on the back or while pushing a cart. In due course of
our study we analyzed working condition of laborers and people living around our city, usually they carry goods or materials on their head, back,
shoulders which make the task more difficult for them and they are more prone to injuries thereby aroused the need of an ergonomic push cart which
would help them to carry materials easy and without injuries. The easily usable carrier, made up of cane which underwent bending process for giving it a
designed shape. This cane structure weighs 1 kg which is provided with cushions and belt. The main objective of the design is to prevent various
occupational hazards and improve the quality of life of the laborer. This product will help them in their work. The carrier can be used into three different
forms. This allows the user to carry lighter loads on the head, medium loads at the back and heavier loads on a trolley. Ergonomically the load is
distributed on the shoulder and at the lumber support by softer material.