| Ergonomics evaluation of a manually operated cassava chipping machine. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10693836 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A manually operated machine for chipping cassava was evaluated. Six farmers took part in the study, with physiological, postural, and subjective measurements being taken. Using the machine resulted in drudgery and postural discomfort. Following an iterative design process and using appropriate anthropometric measurements, an improved, adjustable prototype was developed. This was tested with the six farmers and six novice users. It was found to reduce discomfort and physiological strain, allowed a faster work-rate (with novice users) and was preferred by all users. The study demonstrated how ergonomics can play an important role in reducing drudgery and improving user satisfaction in technology development and transfer in developing countries. |
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Authors:
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M McNeill; A Westby |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Applied ergonomics Volume: 30 ISSN: 0003-6870 ISO Abbreviation: Appl Ergon Publication Date: 1999 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-03-09 Completed Date: 2000-03-09 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0261412 Medline TA: Appl Ergon Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 565-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University, Leics., UK. mbmcneill@hotmail.com |
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Adult Agricultural Workers' Diseases / etiology*, prevention & control* Agriculture / instrumentation* Anthropometry Attitude to Health Consumer Satisfaction Cumulative Trauma Disorders / etiology*, prevention & control* Developing Countries Equipment Design Female Focus Groups Food Handling / instrumentation* Ghana Humans Male Manihot* Middle Aged Posture / physiology* Technology Transfer Time and Motion Studies* |
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