Discuss why knowledge and use of anthropometry is important

Discuss why knowledge and use of anthropometry is important in selecting tools and equipment, and workplace design.atleast 3 paragraghs please.

Solution

knowledge and use of anthropometry is important in selecting tools and equipment, and workplace design because -

1. Better comfort

2. Time Management

3. Reduce Fatigue

4. Increase accuracy

5. Lesser chances of fatigue

6. Lower Cost

7. Increasing Productivity

Workplace design should accomodate the variety of employee shapes and sizes and provide support for the completion of different tasks. Work should be organised so that the employee has some choice about his/her working position and be given the opportunity to change position frequently.

The type of work will determine the work surface height:-

Precision Work, such as writing or electronic assembly - 4 inches above elbow height

Light Work; such as assembly line or mechanical jobs - just below elbow height

Heavy Work; with demanding downward force - 4 to 6 inches above elbow height

Take an example of a person sitting infront of a computer

- a designer has used anthropometric data to decide the correct data to decide the correct height of the chair and the desk

- health and safety rules in industry also indicate how far the monitor should be away from the user and the angle of the screen so that the user can see the screen clearly

- when using a keyboard or mouse your arms should be straight.