Assignment: Unit I Case Study Instructions Anthropometric Design Exercise This assignmen
Part 1
At Aston Martinez, we are just as committed to making sure our employees have a
positive time as our customers do when they work for us. The well-being of our employees is a
top priority as we work toward our goal of increased productivity. To that end, anthropometric
data is being used for the redesign of the office's workstations to ensure a comfortable fit for
workers of varying heights and build. Because of the wide range of body types present in our
workforce, we must provide them with height-adjustable workstations to minimize the risk of
injury and discomfort.
Ergonomics is a critical part of the design process since it helps make sure the final
product is something people will want to use. Damage to a user's body, mind, or spirit, or even
damage or disease, may result from using a product with a subpar design (Martin et al., 2013).
Considerations for the user's size, strength, dexterity, eyesight, and hearing are all taken into
consideration while designing with ergonomics in mind. The design's cost-effectiveness,
efficiency, and usability may all be improved with the aid of ergonomics. In the end, ergonomics
may aid in the development of goods and services that are more beneficial to both consumers and
the planet.
According to Sun et al. (2019), despite their broad availability and mass production,
ergonomic tools and accessories are sometimes more costly than their non-ergonomic
equivalents. However, the cost savings realized via the adoption of ergonomic tools are
substantial enough to justify the initial investment. As a result, we're taking into consideration a
variety of adjustability in the height of desks, chairs, armrests, seat pan width and depth, and
video display unit height as we develop new workstations for our office workers who spend long
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hours at the computer (VDU). Our proposed design is flexible enough to fit 90% of the
population of the United Kingdom without any special modifications.
Anthropometry is the study of human anatomy and physiology. Insight into human
variability may be gained by using it to evaluate body size, shape, and proportions. Dimensions
of the human body that are considered to be anthropometric include the size of the head, the
height, the weight, and the length of the limbs. Age, sex, ethnicity, and health are just some of
the things that may be determined by these (Bhise, 2011). They may also be used to spot issues
with a child's maturation. Body fat, sugar, and cholesterol levels are only a few examples of
diseases that may be predicted using anthropometric data. They are also helpful for evaluating
the success of programs meant to boost wellness and lessen vulnerability to chronic diseases.
Anthropometry may also be used to compare and contrast populations, illuminating the
variations in morphology and health status that exist amongst communities. Public health
strategies and initiatives aiming at minimizing health inequalities may be better informed by this
information.
Part 2
In my design, I am focusing on men aged 18 to 40, with an average height of 1.75 m and
weight of 70 kg. Because this group represents the bulk of adult males, they were chosen for
study. For each calculation, we choose to focus on the relationship between the subject's height,
weight, and midsection measurement. Since this proportion of the population is the most reliable,
I am basing my designs on it. This share was chosen to guarantee a sizable representation of the
population and broad applicability of the design to members of the intended audience.
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References
Bhise, V. D. (2011). Ergonom icsin the autom otive design process. CRC Press, Boca Raton.
Martin, K., Legg, S., & Brown, C. (2013). Designing for sustainability: ergonomics–carpe
diem. Ergonomics, 56(3), 365-388.
Sun, X., Houssin, R., Renaud, J., & Gardoni, M. (2019). A review of methodologies for
integrating human factors and ergonomics in engineering design. International Journal of
Production Research, 57(15-16), 4961-4976.