Anthropometry and Ergonomics are two things that are less familiar to our ears. Due to the fact that studies focus on human abilities are not considered a priority. However, nowadays Ergonomics Research has been carried out by many observers and government organizations. This study requires a supporting instrument in the form of an anthropometric measuring tools. Here are 2 types of anthropometric measuring tools and their functions in ergonomics research!
Ergonomic Research in Indonesia
“We are a developing country, so studies that have long-term effects are often ignored… even though where there are humans, ergonomic interventions can be carried out”
Rahmaniyah Dwi Astuti, S.T., M.T.
Quoting the Head of the Ergonomics Laboratory and Industrial Engineering Work System, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta (UNS), Ms. Rahmaniyah Dwi Astuti, S.T., M.T. That the study of ergonomics in Indonesia is not a priority. This is because various government and private institutions are not familiar with this concept in increasing effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. In fact, the study of ergonomics does not end there. The application of Ergonomics needs to be considered because this principle determines safety aspects, especially for workers with high risk.
However, in the past year, the Government of Indonesia has begun to look at this study. Starting with the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia (KEMNAKER) granted 13 Portable Anthropometry, Anthropometry measuring instruments to 13 Occupational Safety Centers in Indonesia. With the aim of improving and bringing closer a work ecosystem that is friendly to humans
Besides KEMNAKER, the study of ergonomics has also been initiated by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in synergy with various educational institutions to conduct research and development of ergonomics in Indonesia. In the future, the National Standardization Agency (BSN) can release anthropometric standards, especially on tables and chairs in educational institutions.
Portable Anthropometry, Anthropometric Measuring Tools in Ergonomic Studies
Portable Anthropometry is the most widely used anthropometric measuring instrument in the Ergonomics and Work Systems Laboratory. This instrument can be used to measure more than 100 dimensions of the human body in two working positions. Working positions in humans themselves consist of sitting and standing positions and face ratios.
With the data generated by Portable Anthropometry, the industry can find out the work environment and supporting instruments that are suitable for the workload so that occupational health and safety can be achieved. This data is then needed in conducting Ergonomics Research. However, before that the researchers needed to collect samples from a particular race in an area. The data that is considered sufficient to represent the average body dimensions can be formed into anthropometric standards.
Portable Anthropometry is the best anthropometric measuring tool for conducting ergonomic research. Portable Anthropometry has 4 types of caliper, namely Sliding Caliper, Small Spreading Caliper, Large Spreading Caliper, Branches Measurement Curves and a set of Anthropometer. The five instruments can be used in various fields, from education, K3, automotive, to aviation and the military. Ergonomics research needs can be facilitated with a portable anthropometric design that can be carried anywhere.
Anthropometric Chair, Anthropometric Measuring Tools For Applied Product
The Anthropometric Chair is one of the mandatory instruments in the Ergonomics and Work Systems Laboratory. As the name implies, the Anthropometric Chair is made to determine the dimensions of the human body so that it can be applied in applied products, especially chairs. However, the Anthropometric Chair from PT Solo Abadi Indonesia can be used to measure human dimensions in a standing position and even facial ratios.
The Anthropometric Chair is the most familiar anthropometric measuring instrument in ergonomics. Initially, the researchers only used the Anthropometric Chair which was made by themselves using wood and a reading tape, and could only measure in a sitting position. By using the Anthropometry Chair, Ergonomics Research which is currently being intensified by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) can be fully supported. This is because BRIN currently has a projection to release the Indonesian National Standard (SNI), especially on seats in educational institutions.
So far, the Anthropometry Chair is the most widely used instrument in educational institutions in Indonesia, especially in the Industrial Engineering study program. In addition, the application of the Anthropometric Chair data is also carried out by the Indian Sport Authority (SAI) in Sport Science.
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