APPLIED PROJECT ME8103 - ADVANCED HUMAN FACTORS - W-2017 RYERSON UNIVERISTY Prepared By: Amanpreet Singh Rooprai 1
APPLIED PROJECTME8103 - ADVANCED HUMAN FACTORS - W-2017
RYERSON UNIVERISTY
Prepared By: Amanpreet Singh Rooprai
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INTRODUCTION
Ergonomics• Work Physiology• Biomechanics• Workstation Design
Human Factors • Experimental Physiology• Human Performance• System Design
Roots:
Due to the introduction of computers into the workplace, human factors and ergonomics are coming closer
Development over the last 50 years: Military Ergonomics
(1950s)Industrial Ergonomics
(1960s)
Consumer Product Ergonomics
(1970s)
Human Computer Ergonomics
(1980s)
Cognitive & Organization Ergonomics
(1990s)
Internet (2000s)
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INTRODUCTION
Common Goals• Safety• Operator Satisfaction• Productivity
Ergonomics is rarely a GOAL:
Ergonomics is a design methodology that is used to arrive at safety, productivity, and satisfaction
This discipline promotes a holistic, human-centred approach, that considers physical, cognitive, social, organizational, environmental and other design-
relevant factors.
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APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics Brampton YMCA:
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• Family-Friendly Centre • Health and Fitness Services• Child Care • Camps • Community-Building Programs
Membership Desk: • Focal Point • Poorly Designed• Least Ergonomic• Could be a Health Issue Factor
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk Registration
ServicesEmploys Two
– StaffIndividuals
Focal Point
Emergency Services & Procedures
4-8 Hours of Working Shift
Support, Update and Integrate
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: Problem and Flaws
A = 112 cm
The Problem: • Height of the Desk • 112cm (44inches/3.67feet)• Why is it a problem?
Flaw Reason #1: • Sitting or Standing-Sitting?• 92cm vs 112cm
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: Problem and Flaws
Flaw Reason #2: • Sitting Height = 95cm • Sitting = Popliteal (Height) • Ineffective Foot-Rest• Dangling Legs
B = 95cm
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: Problem and Flaws
Flaw Reason #3: • Why is sitting height is Too High?• Compressed Thighs• Arms support• Leaning on • Inhibits Movements • Joint Pains • Absence of Floor-Foot Contact
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: The Solution
Flaw Reason #4: Unnoticed Area
Flaw Reason #5:Lack of Accessibility
Flaw Reason #6:Poor Interaction
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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Recommendations Design Change
Flaw #1 Sitting or Standing
Sitting
Flaw #2Sitting Height
Flaw #3Unnoticed
Area
Flaw #4 Accessibility
Flaw #5 Interaction
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: Recommendations The Solution - New Design
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: The Solution Advantage Reason #1: • Sitting or Standing-Sitting?• Sitting • Elbow Height• 50th Percentile Male
A = 112 cm A’ = 72 cm
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: The Solution Advantage Reason #2: • Reduced Sitting Height • From 95cm to 43cm• 50th Percentile Male • Adjustable Chair • Floor-Foot Contact
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: The Solution
Advantage Reason #3: Benefits of Ergonomic Sitting - No Joint Pains & Movement Limitations - Prevention of Falling or Tripping - Floor-Foot Contact
Advantage Reason #4: Unnoticed Area can be Covered
Advantage Reason #5: Accessible
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: The SolutionAdvantage Reason #6: • Strong Interaction • Eye-Contact• Screen Embedded Desk
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #1Area: Work Design and Anthropometrics [contd.]
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B. YMCA Membership Desk: Further Improvement & Conclusion
More Accessibility
ChoiceLED Display
EMERGENCY SIGN LABELS
THE DOOR HANDLE
THE LAYOUT
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #2Area: Design of Controls, Displays & Symbols
PUSH OR TOUCH
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APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #2Area: Design of Controls, Displays & Symbols
PUSH OR TOUCH: Not Synonyms
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Brampton Transit Buses• Requesting a Stop • Yellow Strip
Design Flaw• Coding by Labeling• Coding by Mode of Operation• False Sign
Correction• Replace Touch by Push
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #2Area: Design of Controls, Displays & Symbols
EMERGENCY SIGN LABELS
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Brampton Transit Buses• Red Emergency Exit Sign
Go Transit Buses• Green Emergency Exit Sign• Black & White Exit Sign
Confusion• Red or Green
Go Trains• Green Emergency Exit Sign
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #2Area: Design of Controls, Displays & Symbols
THE DOOR HANDLE: PULL OR PUSH
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Design Flaw• Control-Response Compatibility • Affordance
Correction: Replace Push Handle with a Disk or Plate
APPLIED PROJECT - OBJECT ITEM #2Area: Design of Controls, Displays & Symbols
THE LAYOUT: FIND ME?
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Transport Truck• Air Horn vs City Horn• Regulations
Design Flaw• The layout • Position• Mix-up
Correction• Distinct Position
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“Safety is a Cheap and Effective Insurance Policy”
“Thank You”