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https://doi.org/10.31306/s.67.4.3
Anthropometric perspective and ergonomic evaluation of minibus as a means of public transportation in Okitipupa, Nigeria
Samuel Oluwasehun Oladapo
orcid.org/0009-0004-0600-9230
; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria
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Sažetak
Transportation is very important. Without it, there would be no life in the city and life is essential for the survival of modern society. As the population increased, the need for various means of transportation became critical. One of the reliable means of transportation is the use of minibus. As reliable as minibus seems, little attention has been given to ergonomic interaction between it and its users in Okitipupa, Nigeria. Therefore, this study focuses on the anthropometric perspective and ergonomic evaluation of minibus as a means of public transportation in Okitipupa, Nigeria.
120 commuters (60 males and 60 females) participated in the study. Seat dimensions such as seat height, seat depth, seat width, backrest height and clearance height were collected. These dimensions were compared with popliteal height, buttock-popliteal length, hip width, sitting-shoulder height and sitting stature respectively using match equations.
Commuters’ responses and the outcome of the match equations analysis were in reasonable agreement. For example, about 95% commuters complained of leg pain due to inappropriate seat height while the seat height was inappropriate for virtually all the commuters from match equations analysis.
The study seems to suggest that the anthropometric dimensions (AD) of the intended users were not considered in the design of the minibus. However, commuters using minibus which is not compatible with their AD are liable to future health issues due to repetitive CTDs (cumulative trauma disorders) and awkward postures. AD of the intended users, if considered, may help to reduce the CTDs.
Ključne riječi
anthropometric perspective, ergonomic evaluation, transportation, minibus
Hrčak ID:
343180
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Datum izdavanja:
13.1.2026.
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