| Document ID (ISN) | 73306 |
| CIS number |
99-1363 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Wang E.M., Wang M.J., Yeh W.Y., Shih Y.C., Lin Y.C. |
| Title |
Development of anthropometric work environment for Taiwanese workers |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1999, Vol.23, No.1-2, p.3-8. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Abstract |
First-stage extended results of an anthropometry survey project in Taiwan are presented. The purpose of the project was to construct a static and dynamic anthropometric database for local workers, for use by engineers involved in designing work-related facilities. Based on the worker population structure in Taiwan's main industries, 1,200 subjects were measured. The database consists of data for 266 static-body dimensions and 42 dynamic ranges of motion. The statistical data are presented in a conventional paper hardcopy handbook and a computerized on-line searching system. It is expected that the data can be used by engineers to create ergonomically designed equipment, devices, and work environment for local workers, thereby ensuring a safe work environment. Based on such data, the primary dimensions for work environment design applications are also proposed. Topics: anthropometry; body mechanics; computerized data bases; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; sex-linked differences; Taiwan (China); workplace design. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Taiwan (China); computerized data bases; anthropometry; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
workplace design; body mechanics; sex-linked differences; ergonomic evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Taiwan (China) |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Anthropometry
Ergonomics
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