Anthropometric characteristics of roadside auto-mechanics: a case study
| dc.contributor.author | Abiola, Oluranti A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oke, Adekola O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Koya, Olufemi A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-06-26T13:35:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-06-26T13:35:53Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-01-11 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study evaluated the relevant/corresponding anthropometric characteristics of the people involved in engine-repair activities. The study was carried out on the selected roadside auto-engine repairers along Lagos-Ibadan express way, in Nigeria. This was with a view to providing ergonomic design data for optimal working condition among this set of workforce and redesigning the mechanics inspection-pit. Material and methods: The static and the functional anthropometric characteristics of the mechanics were measured. The data obtained from 110 auto-mechanics, randomly selected, were employed to evaluate efficient design parameter for roadside workstations. Results: The results indicated that inspection-pit is about 1626 mm deep; seat height ranges between 375 mm and 405 mm; optimal work posture sitting is between 483 mm and 622 mm. Conclusions: Adopting the data presented in this paper in optimizing the auto-mechanics working conditions for effective workplace comfort and productivity among the roadside auto-mechanics in Nigeria will be of immense advantage. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1583-0233 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12398/183 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Leonardo Journal of Sciences | en_US |
| dc.subject | Engine-repair | en_US |
| dc.subject | Inspection-pit | en_US |
| dc.subject | Posture | en_US |
| dc.subject | Workstations | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ergonomics | en_US |
| dc.subject | Measurement | en_US |
| dc.subject | Automotive | en_US |
| dc.subject | Roadside | en_US |
| dc.title | Anthropometric characteristics of roadside auto-mechanics: a case study | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |