Studying Chair Development for Undergraduate Students by Implicating Ergonomics Approach
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https://doi.org/10.14456/rcmrj.2022.250959Keywords:
Ergonomics, Anthropometry data, Rapid upper limb assessmentAbstract
The objective of this research paper is to design and construct a studying chair that is suitable according to the Ergonomics principle. 50 men students samples were studied. The studying process began with the assessment of users’ satisfaction by using questionnaires and assessing the suitability of sitting posture during using former design chair by RULA (Rapid upper limb assessment) method. Researchers designed and built a modified chair by using Ergonomics approach by considering the anthropometry data of samples. Quasi-experimental research results were collected. Researchers assessed the suitability of the improved chair by using questionnaires and the RULA method again. The results showed that the subjects felt more satisfied with the use of the new chair and the RULA score level was significantly lower.
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