An Investigation of Hand Anthropometry of Agricultural Workers

Kar, Sanjay Kumar; Ghosh, Surajit; Manna, Indranil; Banerjee, Sumanta; Dhara, Prakash Chandra

doi:10.1080/09709274.2003.11905598

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“…UK females (Davies et al, 1980), Hong Kong Chinese females (Courtney and Ng, 1984), Indian agricultural workers (Karunanithi et al, 2001), Western Nigerian rural farm workers (Okunribido, 2000), Eastern Indians (Kar et al, 2003), Central Indian farm workers (Gite and Yadav, 1989), Mexicans (Imrhan and Contreras, 2005), Jordanians (Mandahawi et al, 2008), Bangladesh females , Bangladesh males (Imrhan et al, 2006) and few hand anthropometric dimensions have also measured for Filipino manufacturing workers (Del Prado-Lu, 2007). An effort was made by researchers to study the effects of the differences in anthropometric dimensions between people of India and Western Europe (Gupta et al, 1983;Imrhan et al, 2009;Sen et al, 1977).…”

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Hand anthropometric survey of male industrial workers of Haryana state (India)

Chandra¹,

Chandna

Deswal

2011

IJISE

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A survey has been conducted to create a database of hand anthropometric dimensions of 878 male industrial workers from medium and small enterprises of Haryana state of India. A set of selected 37 right-hand anthropometric dimensions are measured using the techniques as per the guidelines in NASA -1024NASA - (1978. This database will be useful for new designs/design modifications of hand tools, work stations, hand apparel, protective equipments, etc. Primary data collected in the study have been used to compute minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation (SD), coefficient of variation, standard error of mean and different percentile values of all the measured dimensions using SPSS-16 software package. The anthropometric dimensions of the subjects of this state have been compared with the population of the other states of the country. Comparison of mean and SD values of hand anthropometric dimensions of the subjects of the state with other adult male population of Jordan, Mexico, Vietnam and Bangladesh has also been made.

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Hand anthropometric survey of male industrial workers of Haryana state (India)

Chandra¹,

Chandna

Deswal

2011

IJISE

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“…Hand breadth 83 (6) 77 (6) 77 (7) 81 (5) 83 (5) IV. CONCLUSION Different body dimensions are compared for various regions in India of male agricultural workers.…”

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“…Mismatches of tool dimension and user physical characteristics are the main concerned factors in reducing the worker's efficiency and can cause injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) [Mandahawi et al, 2008]. So a number of researchers have reported the significance of relevancy of anthropometric data in tool and equipment design [Graves, 1992;Kar et al 2003;Okunribido, 2000]. Anthropometric traits noticeably varies across gender, age, race, geographical locations, nutritional nature and types of work [Oduma et al, 2017].…”

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Comparative Analysis of Various Anthropometric Dimensions for Male Agricultural Farm Workers in different Regions of India

Kharb¹

2018

IJRASET

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Various studies reported that agricultural sector is very hazardous in case of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. A very large workforce is engaged in this sector hence the researchers should be focused in this sector for the improved machinery and equipment designs. A better compatibility of the worker with equipment enhances the safety and performance of the user. In this comparative study of various anthropometric traits of different regions of Indian agricultural population it is observed that north Indian males are largest (stature) out all regional population (1665 mm). Hand length found highest for central Indian workers (185 mm) and hand breadth is found highest for north Indian workers (100 mm).

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“…Presently, data on hand anthropometry of south eastern Nigerian population is non-existent. Some researchers have established differences in anthropometric dimensions among different nationalities evidenced from the relatively large differences in the measured data Okunribido 2000;Kar et al 2003;Gupta et al 1983;Sen, Nag, and Ray 1977). Analysis of few hand anthropometric dimensions obtained from the north eastern region of India showed significant differences from dimensions of male farmers in the central, eastern, southern, and western regions (Dewangan et al 2005).…”

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“…Indians (Kar et al 2003), central Indian farm workers (Gite and Yadav 1989), Mexicans (Imrhan and Contreras 2005), Bangladesh females , and Bangladesh males (Imrhan et al 2006). Presently, data on hand anthropometry of south eastern Nigerian population is non-existent.…”

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Hand anthropometry survey of rural farm workers in south-eastern Nigeria

Francis

2015

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The importance of hand anthropometry as it relates to design of hand tools particularly for farm workers have been established; however, anthropometric data for this group of agricultural workers have continued to remain scarce. A survey of hand anthropometry relevant in design of agricultural hand tools was carried out on 200 male and 100 female adult farm workers in south-eastern Nigeria. Comparison of the male and female data obtained showed that male dimensions were higher than that recorded for the females. The hand anthropometric data of the male and female farm workers were compared with that of other populations but no clear distinction was observed. It was however clear that the following hand dimensions, 2nd Joint to root digit 3 and width at tip digit 3 recorded for Nigerian farm workers were highest and lowest, respectively, compared to other populations. Practitioner Summary: Hand anthropometric data relevant in design of hand tools have continued to remain scarce particularly for farm workers. Hand anthropometry survey of farm workers carried out in south-eastern Nigeria revealed higher dimensions for males than females; however, no clear distinction was observed in comparison with other populations.

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An Investigation of Hand Anthropometry of Agricultural Workers

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Hand anthropometric survey of male industrial workers of Haryana state (India)

Hand anthropometric survey of male industrial workers of Haryana state (India)

Comparative Analysis of Various Anthropometric Dimensions for Male Agricultural Farm Workers in different Regions of India

Hand anthropometry survey of rural farm workers in south-eastern Nigeria

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