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Some anthropometric measures on an Irish population
1Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, University of Limerick, Plassey Technological Park, Limerick, Ireland.
Applied Ergonomics
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Workplace design data for 164 male manufacturing workers revealed significant differences from US civilian populations. Estimation methods using Pheasant
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Industrial Design
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Workplace design relies on anthropometric data for optimal fit and safety.
- Existing anthropometric data may not accurately represent specific industrial worker populations.
- Accurate anthropometric data is crucial for designing effective and safe manufacturing environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect anthropometric data for male workers in specific manufacturing industries.
- To compare collected data with existing US civilian population data.
- To evaluate the efficacy of different anthropometric estimation methods for workplace design.
Main Methods:
- Collected data on 11 workplace design dimensions from 164 male workers.
- Included workers from electronics, photographic machines, household goods, and precision engineering sectors.
- Compared measured data against published US civilian values and evaluated two estimation methods.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed between the measured worker data and US civilian population values.
- Pheasant's ratios provided estimation results comparable to a three-variable multiple regression procedure.
- Estimation parameters for both methods were determined and measured values summarized.
Conclusions:
- Anthropometric data for specialized manufacturing workforces may differ from general populations.
- Pheasant's ratios offer a viable and effective method for anthropometric estimation in workplace design.
- The study provides valuable data for optimizing workplace design in specific manufacturing industries.