• Measurement of the dimensions of the body and other physical

characteristics.
• Technique for assessing the size, proportions and composition of
human body.
There are two types of measurement :

1. Skeletal dimensions 1. Distances are measured when

2. Measuring distance of bones the body is in motion or engaged
between joint centres including in a physical activity.
some soft tissue neasures in 2. Includes :
contour dimensions (includes the • Reach (Could be arm plus
wobbly stuff that covers our extended torso)
bodies- muscle, fat, skin, bulk). • Clearance (Two people through a
3. Does not include clothing or doorway)
packages. • Volumetric data (kinetosphere)
4. Measures refer to a naked person
(with some adjustments).
Age Gender Ethnic Work
- Human dimension grown. - Men have bigger – Different ethnic have – Daily activities will
Men stopped growing at the dimensions than proportionally different affected our
age of 20 years old. women. physical characteristics. proportions.
Woman stopped growing at Example :
the age of 17 years old. • Many native African have
proportionally longer legs
than European.
• Ergonomics nomos meaning natural laws

meaning work
• The science of refining the design of products to optimize them for
human use.
• Human characteristics -height, weight, and proportions are
considered, as well as informational out human hearing, sight,
temperature preferences, and so on.
• Physical Ergonomics • Cognitive Ergonomics • Organizational Ergonomics
Concerned with human Concerned with mental processes, Concerned with the
anatomical, anthropometric, such as perception, memory, optimization of sociotechnical
physiological and biomechanical
characteristics as they relate to reasoning, and motor response, systems, including their
physical activity. as they affect interactions among organizational structures,
(Relevant topics include working humans and other elements of a policies, and processes.
postures, materials handling, system.
repetitive movements, work
related musculoskeletal disorders,
workplace layout, safety and
health.)
• Ergonomics is the
process of
designing or
arranging
workplaces,
products and
systems so that
they fit the people
who use them.
MEASUREMENT FOR CASHIER AND COUNTER
 FURNITURE
CLEARANCES
914mm • 1066mm at one side or foot
of bed for dressing

Rest or sleep is a must be 152mm • 152mm between side of bed

559mm and side of dresser
well organized and
proportionate to the owner
body size. Rest or
sleeping space is a place FURNITURE
where a person take a ARRANGEMENTS
break and relaxing their • 914mm in front of dresser,
body comfortability. closet, and chest of drawers
Example, bedroom & hotel • 619mm for major circulation
room. path (door to closet)
• 559mm on one side of bed for
circulation
1066mm
The least-used side of a single or
super single can be placed against
619mm the wall except in bedrooms for the
elderly.
Physical Ergonomics
• Medium-firm
mattresses avoid back
pain
Cognitive Ergonomics
• Reach important items
quicker or without looking
 • Guarantees a more consistent vertical feed
• Runs smoothly even without using a motor and batteries
• Minimize the risk of jams
• Higher feed rates

• Use for competition right out of the box • Light goggle design
• Sturdy pin valve • Reduced profile and soft
• Highly reliable comfort for speedball matches
• Can withstand too much abuse and activities while • Interchangeable
remaining lightweight • You can comfortably wear
• Easy for the players to refill it. regular glasses underneath
these goggles
• Thermo-foam ear pieces and
face foam
• Good breathability