Study on Anthropometric Dimensions of Women Agricultural Workers of Hyderabad Karnataka Region
Anthropometric body dimensions play important role in human-machine interaction. The overall working efficiency of available farm tools severe impact on body. This study presents the anthropometric data of female agricultural workers of Hyderabad Karnataka region in order to obtain information of the body dimensions, which can be used in design of farm equipments or to improve farm tools ergonomically. Females workers involved in various agricultural activities were randomly selected within the age limit of 25 to 45 years from this region. Twenty four different structural body dimensions and six strength parameters were identified and the measurement was conducted. The data measured were statistically analyzed for mean, standard deviation, 5th and 95th percentile values which are used in design. Different body dimension to stature ratio was also calculated and compared with other studies. Results revealed that the mean, 5th and 95th percentile of stature and weight of present study are 152.67±5.62, 143.43 and 161.92 cm and 54.84 ±8.62, 40.67 and 69.01 kg respectively. The mean right and left hand grip strength were 146.19 N and 144.62 N respectively. The 5th percentiles of right and left hand grip strength were 72.05 N and 78.95 N respectively. The 95th percentiles of right and left hand grip strength were 220.32 N and 210.28 N respectively. Measured and calculated anthropometric data of agricultural women workers could be useful in design and modification of farm implements which would reduce drudgery and discomfortness of farm women and enhance the efficiency
Year of publication: |
2016
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Authors: | Premkumari |
Other Persons: | Yaranal, Ravindra (contributor) ; Shirwal, Sunil (contributor) ; M, Veerangouda (contributor) ; Maski, Devanand (contributor) |
Publisher: |
[2016]: [S.l.] : SSRN |
Subject: | Weibliche Arbeitskräfte | Women workers | Agrarberufe | Agricultural workers | Landwirtschaft | Agriculture | Indien | India | Frauen | Women |
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Extent: | 1 Online-Ressource (6 p) |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Notes: | In: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR), Vol. 6, Issue 3, June 2016 Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments June 30, 2016 erstellt |
Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012983760
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