A carpet-weaver's chair based on anthropometric data

Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2013;19(4):543-50. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2013.11077006.

Abstract

Ergonomic design of chairs has been well studied by ergonomists. Chair design based on anthropometric data analysis is recommended. Weavers in carpet-weaving workshops use chairs with backrests and armrests. An anthropometric survey was carried out among weavers in Tabriz, Iran, to design a flexible chair and to improve its comfort on the basis of design dimensions. This study focused on the design dimensions of a chair for weavers and its recommended dimensions. The developed chair needs to be tested for its effects on weavers' posture and comfort.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anthropometry
  • Equipment Design
  • Ergonomics*
  • Floors and Floorcoverings
  • Humans
  • Iran
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Occupational Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Posture / physiology*
  • Textile Industry*