| Document ID (ISN) | 74387 |
| CIS number |
00-275 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
McNeill M., Westby A. |
| Title |
Ergonomics evaluation of a manually operated cassava chipping machine |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1999, Vol.30, No.6, p.565-570. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
A manually-operated machine for chipping cassava was evaluated. Physiological, postural, and subjective measurements were taken of six farmers. Using the machine resulted in drudgery and postural discomfort. Following an iterative design process and using appropriate anthropometric measurements, an improved, adjustable prototype was developed which was tested with the six farmers and six novice users. The machine reduced discomfort and physiological strain, allowed a faster work-rate with the novice users, and was preferred by all users. The study demonstrates how ergonomics can play an important role in reducing drudgery and improving user satisfaction in technology development and transfer in developing countries. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
row-crop processing; circular-knife cutting machines; developing countries; design of equipment; agriculture |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
bending posture; standing posture; musculoskeletal diseases; measurement of work and effort; comfort assessment; ergonomic evaluation; pulse rate |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Ergonomics
OSH in developing countries
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