Ergonomical Comparison of Different VDT Workstations for Physically Disabled Wheelchair Users
Md Shadab Sarwar, Integral University, Lucknow; Er Shara Khursheed ,Integral University, Lucknow; Mahmood Alam ,Integral University, Lucknow; Hoomam Ahamad ,Integral University, Lucknow
VDT, Wheelchair Users, Anthropometric Data, Postural Analysis
This study presents a comparison between different workstations for physically disabled wheel chair users and their reach from wheel chairs based on anthropometric data and reach dimensions and clearance dimensions on the basis of various parameters such as stature, eye height, shoulder height, popliteal height, etc. Three workstations of VDT (Visual Display Terminal) workstations are considered to determine whether they are appropriate for use by wheelchair users. The study finds that presently available computer desks have difficulties, in terms of both design and reachability of peripheral devices, to wheelchair users. Some VDT tasks result in awkward body postures in virtual subjects. New VDT workstations are designed and recommended to solve the shortcomings found. The aim of the workstation analysis was to obtain maximum postural efficiency, bearing in mind environmental, manufacturing and marketing constraints
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Paper ID: GRDJEV02I040005
Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 4
Publication Date: 2017-04-01
Page(s): 1 - 6
Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 4
Publication Date: 2017-04-01
Page(s): 1 - 6