| Document ID (ISN) | 60830 |
| CIS number |
93-1738 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-89429-202-4 |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
Fb 655
|
| Author(s) |
Pellmann P., Thümler P. |
| Title |
Ergonomic design of knee pads |
| Original title |
Ergonomische Gestaltung von Knieschützern [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, Am Alten Hafen 113-115, D-W-2850 Bremerhaven 1, Germany, 1992. 45p. Illus. 25 ref. Price: DEM 20.00. |
| Abstract |
An assessment of all commercially available knee pads for work in a kneeling posture revealed that none fitted the shape of the knee nor offered adequate protection. A method of imaging knee anthropometry was developed and recommendations for the ergonomic design of knee pads were derived. A knee pad designed according to these recommendations is illustrated. Also shown is an ergonomically designed folding chair which allows for a distribution of the body weight other than on the knee only. Summaries in German, English and French. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
knee pads; leg protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
report; kneeling posture; work posture; ergonomics; anthropometry; mining industry; optimization; horticulture; design of equipment; equipment testing; floor laying |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Foot and leg protection
|
