Development Of An Ergonomically Designed Drafting Table And Chair For Engineering Students Of Lpu-Laguna Based On Anthropometric Measurement

Ryan Jeffrey  Curbano,

Development Of An Ergonomically Designed Drafting Table And Chair For Engineering Students Of Lpu-Laguna Based On Anthropometric Measurement

Abstract:

This paper presents the ergonomically designed drafting table and chair for engineering students of LPU-Laguna based on anthropometric measurement. Anthropometric data were collated from 42 first year engineering students consisting 21 females and 21 males. The NORDIC Musculoskeletal Form was used to ascertain the current status of workstation which shows severe pains in the arms, upper back, middle back, lower back and buttocks and mild pain in other anatomical parts. The RULA or Rapid upper limb assessment was used to evaluate the posture of the respondents. The analysis of anthropometric data, NORDIC questionnaire and RULA were used in designing for the drafting table and chair to alleviate the intensity of musculoskeletal disorder in the affected parts of the body. The recommended dimensions were the following: the table height is 65.74cm ± 8.88cm, table length is 85cm, table width is 51.82 cm and adjustable desktop angle is 30º - 45º and for the height of chair is 42.25cm ± 5.87 and with lumbar support at the back.