Ergonomic Cart Full Manuscript - Group 2

QUEZON CITY UNIVERSITY
Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Quezon City

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ADVANTAGES OF ERGONOMIC CART FOR PUBLIC VENDOR IN

NOVALICHES QUEZON CITY: A STUDY
As partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course subject of

Ergonomics 1.
Authors:
Fornoles, Renz Gabriel F
De la Cruz Myla Joy F. Fernando, Jolo F.

Delos Reyes, Jay Franciso, John Vernon
Del Rosario, Mel Nor Hate, Daveriel
Ducanes, Jennifer B. Galit, Manuel L.
Domalaon, Jake T. Gallentes, Kate Allyson
Ellorinco Wilden Garcia John Mark
Felizarta, Francis Michael Gonzalo, Cellan
Otida Mary Jacint.
Presented to:
Engr. Rowel Alarcon
DECEMBER, 2022
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher would like to give particular thanks to the gracious and compassionate Almighty
God for providing the researchers with the strength, knowledge, and opportunity to complete the
study and do it well.
Second, we would like to express our gratitude to our esteemed and beloved professor, Engr.
Alarcon of the Engineering Department at Quezon City University, whose valuable counsel and
professional personality and demeanor were important in the completion of our research. Thank
you for requiring us this research.
We are also grateful for the support and inspiration of our family and friends. Thank you for
your consistent support, recommendations, and ideas, which enabled us to complete the research.
We would also want to thank our parents, who have been supportive throughout the course of
our study. Thank you for your continued guidance and financial and spiritual support. Without
your participation and assistance, this study is not feasible or possible.
Furthermore, we are really appreciative to the Beneficiary, who has been the focal point of our
research. Thank you for accepting our offer of the Ergonomic cart and for participating in our
research.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Page number

Introduction 06
Profile of the Beneficiary 07
Objective of the Study 08
Statement of the Problem 09
Scope and Limitation 10
Definition of Terms 11
Chapter 2
Detailed Cart Design (Auto-CAD) 13
Detailed Cart Design (Sketch-up) 13
Product Specification 17
Actual Picture of the Cart 18
Parts of the Cart and Description 19
Chapter 3
Industrial Engineering Tools 22
Cost and Benefit Analysis 24
Anthropometric Data 26
Range of Motion 27
Safety Concern 28
Assessment Tools 30
Actual Pictures of the Beneficiary 35
with poor posture
Chapter 4
Pictures of the Cart and Beneficiary 36
Bill of Materials 37
Total Project Cost 38
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Chapter 5
Conclusion 39
Recommendation 41
LIST OF TABLES
No. Table Name Page number

1 Product Specification 17
2 Part List of the Ergonoimic Cart 19
3 Description of the Ergonomic Cart Parts 21
4 Cause and Effect Table 23
5 Cost and Benefit Analysis 24
6 Bill of Materials 37
7 Total Project Cost 38
8 Conclusion Table 39
9 Summary to the Evaluation of the Evaluator 39
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LIST OF FIGURES
Page number
Figure 01 13
Figure 02 14
Figure 03 16
Figure 04 20
Figure 05 21
Figure 06 24
Figure 07 30
Figure 08 31
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Chapter 1
The Problem and Its Background.
Introduction:
The productivity of a worker, vendor, human, or someone who typically uses human
power to complete a job or labor is one of the most important aspects to consider while
attempting to increase the working output, outcomes, and results. Productivity refers to the
economic or productive performance that characterizes the efficacy of a worker. A worker's
degree of comfort or ergonomics has an impact on the efficiency of an activity. Ergonomics
refers to the science that focuses on planning, constructing, and organizing elements that
impact a person's comfort. In other words, ergonomics is concerned with optimizing the
efficiency and comfort of the human working environment.
Numerous employees suffer from various musculoskeletal problems, such as
persistent low back pain, neck discomfort, and other pain connected with excessive force use
in the workplace. Vendors that use non-ergonomic carts often experience the ailments. A cart
is described as an open, human-powered vehicle capable of transporting, carrying, and
holding goods. In the Philippines, a cart, or kariton, is a basic pushcart constructed from
discarded materials such as wood, metal, and rusted roofing. It is often seen at public markets,
where it is used to sold various products by a vendor called tindero or tindera. Observations
revealed that some market merchants use carts that do not fulfill ergonomic requirements,
while others do not have personal carts to carry, hold, and display their items in the market.
The researcher sought a participant for the investigation. It turns out that the study's
recipient has difficulty carrying her goods. On her route to the market, she is precisely 2.1
kilometers from her house. According to her account, she is simply transporting things from
RP Gulod Novaliches to the entrance of Puregold Novaliches, which is located next to the
Diocesan Shrine and Our Lady of Mercy Parish. In addition, she noted that her age causes
her to have temporary muscular soreness while carrying the merchandise. The aim of this
study is to construct an ergonomic cart with the objectives of [1] advancing understanding
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of ergonomic issues and [2] determining the difference between having no cart and an
ergonomic cart as a vendor.[3] Make use of the vendor's ergonomic considerations for the
human body; [4] construct and create an ergonomic cart; and [5] donate to the recipient.
Profile of Beneficiary:
I. Personal Profile of the Beneficiary
Name: Evelyn Soliman

Gender: Female
Age: 50 years old
Residing at: RP Gulod Novaliches
Working area: In front of Puregold Novaliches.
II. Brief Background of the Beneficiary
Mrs. Evelyn Soliman sells veggies and spices. She is one of the vendors who does not
have a cart and is positioned on the sidewalk in Novaliches, Quezon City, notably in front of the
Puregold Novaliches in the driveway. She has been a vendor for ten (10) years, and it is a difficult
and stressful job for her, especially when she has to convey her stuff from the RP Gulod
Novaliches all the way to the Novaliches. According to her, she occasionally walks from her
home to the market with her products. According to estimates, she spent at least P72 and no more
than P100 traveling from her home to the market. Every day, she carries more than 8 kilograms
of goods on her shoulder. Her timetable is determined by the weather and the market's location.
Her goal, she explained, is to increase the number of things carried in the ergonomic cart. The
cart would allow her to improve her income, get a more efficient market position, and carry things
much more easily.
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III. Problems encountered of the Beneficiary
Mrs. Evelyn, a market seller for the last two years, told the researcher that
transportation is one of her difficulties in the market profession. She opted to convey her goods
on foot in order to save money. Shoulder and hand discomfort are among the difficulties she
suffers as a result of these conditions. As she exclusively sells on the sidewalk of the market,
she continues to struggle with packing her wares; if she wishes to change locations, she will
likely take some time to pack her products before moving to the new location. She is also
contemplating selling more items, such as fruits and vegetables, to optimize her earnings.
Nonetheless, the challenges faced by the Beneficiary are outlined below:
1. Transportation of 8kg products from home to market place
2. Physical Discomfort from carrying heavy product Increase to the quantity of
the product
3. Transferring Selling point location of the beneficiary
Objective of the Study:
The goal of the study is to design and build a cart that is likely to meet the proper level
of anthropometric data for the beneficiary. This would reduce awkward postures. However,
the study aims to reduce the beneficiary's discomfort and show the advantages of the
ergonomic cart in her working environment. Explicitly, the study aims at the following:
1. To make the ergonomic cart's user to feel more comfort, reduce physical pains
that can slow them down.
2. To reduce any physical stress or fatigue and make the person's life better.
3. Extend and explore the study of ergonomics in the public.
4. Promote a safe working environment.
5. Make a cart that is comfortable to use and fits the person who will be using.
Statement of the problem
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The study sought to determine the advantage of ergonomic cart for the public vendor
beneficiary in the Novaliches Quezon City, a study conducted in the Quezon City University
Academic Year of 2022-2023. Specifically, it seeks answer the following questions.
1. How does the beneficiary assess the profiling sheet in terms of?
1.1 Name
1.2 Age
1.3 Gender
1.4 Background Information
1.5 Working Experience
2 What are the disadvantages of having no cart in considering the following?
2.1 Safeness
2.2 Health
2.3 Cost
3 How does the Beneficiary assess the effectiveness of the Ergonomic cart in terms
of?
3.1 Comfortability
3.2 Quantity of Products (number and loads)
3.3 Experience
3.4 Strength of the cart
4 What are the evaluators suggestions and recommendations in the Ergonomic
cart?
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Scope and Limitation
This study is focusing on how the researchers of Quezon City University will upgrade
the push cart to become ergonomically designed. The researchers' goal is to design an ergonomic
push cart that suits the beneficiary and can be used for peddling and transporting goods and
products in the market.
The cart is exclusively designed based on the anthropometric data of the beneficiary for
her easy storage of goods or products and proper and comfortable use of the cart. This study is
only limited to 1 beneficiary, who must be a vendor or someone who really needs a cart for
everyday work and should be eligible.
The researchers will go to various places around Novaliches to gather facts and
information about which beneficiary will be chosen in the study. During the last term of the
semester for the school year 2022-2023, this research will be done.
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Definition of Terms:
For better understanding, the study facilitates definition of terms, different terms are
operationally defined herein.
Beneficiary
refers to the specific person who will take advantage of the study’s
ergonomics. Ms. Evelyn is our beneficiary, and she is the chosen one
to receive our ergonomically designed cart.
Comfortability
The level of ergonomics of the worker does matter to the productivity
of a task
Efficiency
Through observations, some vendors in the market usually use carts.
But don’t meet ergonomic considerations, and others do not have
personal carts to transport, hold, and display their products in the
market.
Ergonomics
refers to the study that is concerned with designing, construction, and
arranging factors that affect the comfort of a human being. In other
words, Ergonomics is related to making things efficient and
comfortable for the human working environment.
Ergonomic Cart
refers to the output project of the study. It is the main product that the
study’s beneficiary will be received upon the end of the study.
Musculoskeletal
chronic low back pain, neck pain, and other pain that is associated
Disorders
with using too much force in the working environment.
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Public Market
a place where our beneficiary sells her vegetables and fruits
Pushcart
is defined as an open vehicle that is empowered by the human force to
transport, carry loads, and hold products
Productivity
refers to the productive or economic performance that describes the
efficiency of a worker
Vendor a fruits and vegetables seller known in the country as tindero or

tindera
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Chapter 2
Design and Specifications
Detailed Cart Design (Auto-CAD)
Top View Side View
Front View
Figure: #1 : Detailed Cart Design (AutoCAD)
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Detailed Cart Design (Sketch-up)
Isometric View Front View
Side View Top View
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Figure: #2 : Detailed Cart Design (Sketchup)
The picture above epicts the ergonomic cart's frameset. The design of the frameset
illustrates how an ergonomic cart is made. It includes two compartments for the items,
commodities, and things that will be used by the cart's recipient. Upon building the design,
the researcher chose to include a cabinet compartment for the storage of the beneficiaries'
personal items and belongings, particularly her equipment. According to what the beneficiary
said, she asked for a cart with an open section so she could show off her goods. She said that
the cart would be utilized to sell fruits and vegetables
Product Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF THE ERGONOMIC CART

PREPARED BY GROUP 2
The ergonomic cart is a cart that promotes and support “safeness, comfort, ease of use and
the “fit to work”.
Product Name Ergonomic Cart

Dimensions 4’ x 2’ x 15” ¼ (LxWxH)
Material Hardwood Plywood, Good lumber
Weight 20kg
Total weight capacity 100kg
Number of tires (4) Four 5 inches diameter wheels with lock out
Tires Capacitance 100kg
Ergonomically Designed? Ergonomically Alligned
Table 01: Product Specification
Table 1 of the Product Specification displays the ergonomic cart's different information,
specifications, and features. The ergonomic cart is 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 15 1/4 inches tall.
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It was comprised entirely of wood. has a weight of 20 kg and a weight capacitance of 100 kg. It
also supports four tires with a lock-out mechanism for stability when the recipient wishes to remain
in motion. Each tire has a tire capacity of one hundred (100) kg. Finally, the product is designed
ergonomically, which means the cart is tailored to the user.
Actual Picture of the Cart
Figure: #3 : Actual Picture of the Cart
The image shown above is the real image of the cart or the study's conclusion. The
researcher selected wood as the primary material based on the vendor's advice and our own
ergonomic factors. If the metal material is used, the vendor will not be able to push the cart in
an ergonomic manner. To make the material more durable and boost its water resistance, the
researcher opted to coat the wood with plastic varnish. The water-resistant properties of the
plastic varnish would make the ergonomic cart look better and make it last longer.
The ergonomic cart is exclusively designed for beneficiaries with a toe-to-elbow
measurement of 99 cm. It is based on the anthropometric data of the recipient of the research.
To make it even more ergonomic, the manufacturing team chose to include "foam," or a hand
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grip rest, for improved hand grip and a more comfortable holding posture.
Parts of the Cart and Description

Detailed Part List for the Ergonomic cart
PARTS LIST OF THE ERGONOMIC CART
Company: Group 2 Prepared by: Production Manager
Product: Ergonomic Cart Date: November 09, 2022
Part No. Part Name Qty/Unit Material Size Image
EGC001 Top 1 Good 8ft2
Lumber
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EGC002 Bottom 1 Good 8ft2
Lumber
EGC003 Supporters 6 Good 2”x2”x15 ¼”
Lumber
-
EGC004 Handlebar 1 Wood
EGC005 Cabinet 1 Wood 1.50ft x 2.0 ft
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EGC006 Wheels 3 Polypropyle 5” diameter
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Table 02: Part list of the Ergonomic Cart
Part No. Part Name Description

EGC001 Top Upper-top part of the ergonomic cart
EGC002 Bottom Bottom part of the ergo-cart which act as support for
the top
EGC003 Handlebar Part of ergo-cart wherein the user is tending to use
force and effort to push the cart
EGC004 Handlebar supports Slot and part of cart where handlebar is installed
EGC005 Cabinet Allocated part for the personal stuffs and objects of
the beneficiary. Mostly used as the storage
EGC006 Wheels Support the whole cart, used to move the whole cart. It
has also locking-mechanism which used when the
beneficiary decides to stop-by.
Table 03: Description of the Ergonomic Cart Parts
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Chapter 3
Findings and Discussions
Industrial Engineering Tools
1. Gantt Chart
2. Figure: #4 : Gannt Chart

3. Ishikawa Diagram
Factors Causes Parts/Process Effect
Affected (Problem)
Man 1. Physical 1. Duration of
(Beneficiary) Capacity Peddling
2. Lack of 2. Lifting
Position Unhealthy
knowledge in
proper lifting and
Discomfort
Material - -
peddling
routine of
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Machine - - the
beneficiary
Methods 1. Heavy Lifting 1. Physical
Health
Environment 1. Hot season – 1. Peddling
Increase in
Temperature
2. Rainy Season
3. Excessive Noise
Table# 04 : Cause and Effect Table
Figure: #5 : The Fishbone Diagram
Cost and Benefit Analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis: Ergonomic Cart
Cost
Category Item Name Quantity Price Total
Equipment Drill 1 Owned -
Sanding Machine 1 Owned -
Wood Saw 1 Owned -
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Screw Drivers 1 Owned -

Hammer 1 Owned -
Pallet 2 15 30
Raw
Materials
Cabinet Handle 1pc Provided -
Hinge 2 pcs Provided -
Nails 1kl. Provided -
Black Screw (3in) 20 pcs ₱3.00 ₱60.00
Black Screw (1in) 12 pcs ₱1.00 ₱12.00
Cart Tires 4 pcs. ₱200.00 ₱800.00
Frame Wood 6 pcs. ₱ 1,630.00 ₱ 1,630.00
(2x2x8) (2x2x12)
Paint 1 liter ₱165.00 ₱165.00
Paint Brush (2 1 pc. ₱ 40.00 ₱ 40.00
Inches)
Primer 1 liter ₱ 195.00 ₱ 195.00
Plywood 1 whole ₱ 400.00 ₱400.00
Rolling Pin 1 pc. ₱ 40.00 ₱ 40.00
Sand Papers 2 pcs. ₱ 30.00 ₱ 60.00
Stikwell (Wood 1 pack ₱ 65.00 ₱ 65.00
Glue)
Thinner 1 Bottle ₱ 45.00 ₱ 45.00
Wood Putty 1 kl. ₱ 30.00 ₱ 30.00
Labor
Worker 1 1 ₱400.00 ₱400.00
TOTAL COST ₱3,972.00
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Benefits
1. Utilize, Stocked Plywood with high quality ₱200.00
2. Rents in Equipment ₱500.00
3. Changes in Supplier for Frame wood ₱90.00
4. 3 Days labor ₱500.00
TOTAL BENEFITS ₱1,290.00

Table 05 : Cost and Benefit Analysis
Material Description Benefits
Wood Low Cost  Beneficiary will ble
Easy to lift able to transport the
Flexible in cart freely
Construction  Less effort In
Metal Expensive pushing the cart
Weight a lot more  Easy to maintenance
compare to wood  Flexible in
Require Machines improvements and
such as: Welding and upgrades
Grinder
Anthropometric Data
ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA
Anthropometric Position Measurement
Stature 145 cm
Foot-Elbow Length 100 cm
Shoulder-Elbow Length 27 cm
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Eye Height 135 cm

Hand Length 14 cm
Hand Breadth 9 cm
Shoulder (bideltoid) Breadth 44.10 cm
Table #_: Anthropometric Data of the Beneficiary
The table#_ Shows the Anthropometric data of the beneficiary. The researcer had enlisted all
the possible anthropometric data required for making the ergonomic cart customized to the
beneficiary.
Range of Motion
RANGE OF MOTION
Figure: #6 : Range Motion of the Beneficiary
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Safety concerns
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
The main areas of concern for ergonomic hazards include:
 lifting, pushing, and pulling (manual handling)
The beneficiary will be using the pushing cart that will be given to her to peddle
her products specifically fruits. Since she will be peddling in a long period of time she
will go to many places and so she will be more exposed in pushing the cart in a long
period of time. The beneficiary will do repetitive pushing activity that can lead her to
acquire Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs).
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
The main factors and conditions associated with physical hazards include:
 Body stressing
Body stressing is a collective term covering a broad range of health problems associated
with repetitive and strenuous work. sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments, and
tendons.
1. back injuries
2. joint and bone injuries or degeneration
3. nerve injuries or compression, or
4. chronic pain.
 Noise
Excessive noise can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss or tinnitus

(ringing in the ears). It can also affect psychological health including anxiety, depression,
fatigue, sleeplessness, memory, and decision making.
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Assessment Tools
1. Initial Survey

SAN BARTOLOME CAMPUS
Dear Beneficiary
We are students from the Quezon City University, under the course of Bachelor
of Science in Industrial Engineering. We humbly ask you if you are interested in being
part of the study. Our study focuses on constructing Ergonomically designed cart that
would be helpful for you. If you agree to receive a free ergonomically designed cart please
proceed to the part I of the Initial Survey, the survey would only take 5-minutes of your
time. Thank you so much.
Direction: Please fil up the form properly for personal information

PART 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Name ______________________ 4. Location: ______________________
2. Age ____ 5. Years in the industry: _____
3. Job ________________________ 6. Contact Number _________________
Direction: Please rate the following assessment by checking the specific scores
PART 2: INITIAL ASSESSMENT
5 4 3 2 1
ASSESSMENT Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
1. Is it hard for you to ✔

transport product
through bare hands?
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2. Is cart would be ✔
necessary for your
current business/job?
3. Is carrying around ✔
your product increase
tension in your body?
4. Do you currently ✔
suffer from any type
of MSDs?
5. Is there a time ✔
where you didn’t sell
due to physical pain?
6. Will you able to ✔
increase your
performance if you
receive ergonomic
cart?
7. Do you agree to ✔
receive ergonomically
designed cart?
Direction: Please provide us with your suggestions and recommendations

PART 3: SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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2. Assessment Questions
Name: Roeland Gio Fornoles Profession: Electrical Engineer

Company (optional): Years in Industry: 10
Do you have background or idea in wood works?

Yes No If so, how many years 2
5 4 3 2 1
Disagree
1. Is the product sturdy ✔

enough to hold amount
of quantity products?
2. Is the product ✔
aesthetically designed?
3. Product is ✔
ergonomically designed
for the beneficiary?
4. The cart does not ✔

produce any noisy
sounds upon pushing
5. The cart is able to ✔

steer at any direction
without resistance
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6. The color of the cart ✔

is visible at the night
7. Handle bar of the ✔

cart is safe to hold at
any positions
8. According to your ✔
observation, is our cart
will be able to last
long?
9. Is the cart feasible to ✔
use by the beneficiary
for her business?
Additional Comments and Suggestions

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Name: Edrian Turno Profession: Production Worker

Company (optional): Queens Art and Years in Industry: 2
Trends

5 4 3 2 1
Disagree

3. Product is ✔

produce any noisy
sounds upon pushing

without resistance
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any positions
long?
for her business?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Name: Rolando H. Fornoles Profession: Electrical Foreman

Company (optional): Years in Industry: 30

5 4 3 2 1
Disagree

3. Product is ✔

produce any noisy
sounds upon pushing

without resistance
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any positions
long?
for her business?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Actual Pictures of beneficiary with poor posture
AFFECTED AREA OF THE BENEFICIARY
Figure: #7 : Affected Body Parts of the Beneficiary
The illustration displays the afflicted region of the body portion of the recipients.
According to her account, she transports at least 8 to 10 kilograms of product from RP
Novaliches to Novaliches near Puregold Novaliches, a distance of more than 2 kilometers. She
has been doing this for about three years, and she also complains of sore shoulders and feet.
Since her shoulder takes the majority of the product's weight, it may cause tissue injury to her
shoulder as well as to some of the tissues in her feet. She also said that her personal luggage
had items such as cash, towels, and other items. If she has different weights on each shoulder,
she might end up with an unstable posture that makes it hard for her to move her goods quickly.
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Chapter 4
Project Execution
Pictures of the Cart and Beneficiary
Figure: #8 : Pictures of the Cart and Beneficiary
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Bill of Materials
Bill of Materials
Source Data Provided by Financial Auditor

Project Ergonomic Cart
Creation Date 1-Sep-22 12:00nn

Finish Date 25-Nov-22 5:00 PM
Supplier Material Description Quantit Price

Unit
y
Pallet Pcs 2 ₱30.00
Cabinet pc 1 -
Handle
Hinge Pcs 2 -
Nails kg 1. -
Black Screw pcs 20 ₱60.00
(3in)
Black Screw pcs 12 ₱12.00
(1in)
Cart Tires pcs 4 ₱800.00
Frame Wood pcs 6 ₱ 1,630.00
(2x2x8)
(2x2x12)
Paint litre 1 ₱165.00
Paint Brush Pc 1 ₱ 40.00
(2 Inches)
Primer Litre 1 ₱ 195.00
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Plywood pc 1 ₱400.00
Rolling Pin Pc 1 ₱ 40.00
Sand Papers Pcs. 2 ₱ 60.00
Stikwell pack 1 ₱ 65.00
(Wood
Glue)
Thinner bottl 1 ₱ 45.00
e
Wood Putty kl 1 ₱ 30.00
TOTAL ₱ 3972.00
Table # 06 : Bill of Materials
Total Project Cost
Project Costing
Source Data Provided by Financial Auditor
Project Ergonomic Cart
Creation Date 1-Sep-22 12:00nn

Finish Date 25-Nov-22 5:00 PM
Description Planned Budget Actual Expense Difference

Drill
Sanding
Machine
Wood ₱ 500.00 ₱ 0.00 ₱ 500.00
Saw
Screw
Drivers
Hammer
Pallet ₱ 50.00 ₱30.00
₱ 20.00
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Cabinet
₱ 50.00 -
Handle
₱ 50.00
Hinge ₱ 40.00 -
₱ 40.00
Nails ₱ 50.00 -
₱ 50.00
Black
Screw ₱ 0.00 ₱60.00
(3in)
-₱60.00
Black
Screw ₱ 25.00 ₱12.00
(1in)
₱ 13.00
Cart Tires ₱ 540.00 ₱800.00
-₱ 260.00
Frame
Wood
₱ 1,200.00 ₱ 1,630.00
(2x2x8)
(2x2x12)
₱ 430.00
Paint ₱ 450.00 ₱165.00
₱ 285.00
Paint
Brush (2 ₱ 18.00 ₱ 40.00
Inches)
-₱ 22.00
Primer ₱ 200.00 ₱ 195.00
₱5.00
Plywood ₱ 450.00 ₱400.00
₱ 50.00
Rolling
₱ 0.00 ₱ 40.00
Pin
-₱ 40.00
Sand
₱ 100.00 ₱ 60.00
Papers
₱ 40.00
Stikwell
₱ 100.00 ₱ 65.00
(Wood
₱ 35.00
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Glue)
Thinner ₱ 0.00 ₱ 45.00
-₱ 30.00
Wood
₱ 0.00 ₱ 30.00
Putty
-₱ 30.00
Labour ₱ 500.00 ₱ 400.00 ₱ 100.00
TOTAL
TOTAL PLANNED TOTAL EXPENSE DIFF.
BUDGET: ₱ 4,273.00 ₱ 3972.00 ₱ 301.00
Table # 07 : Total Project Cost
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Chapter 5
Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusion
No. Objectives Conclusion Achievable?
1 Increase Comfort Using cart is much Yes
more comfortable
than transporting
heavy products
through hand carry
2 Reduce Physical Stress Time Frame is not Not yet
enough. Proof that
physical stress
have been reduced
is tested after half
of a year using the
study’s ergo cart
3 Apply Ergonomical The cart is Yes
Application constructed
customized via the
measurement of
the beneficiary
with consideration
of the ergonomical
factors
4 Promote Safe Working Promotion of the Yes – mainly to
Environment Safe Working the beneficiary
environment only
occurs mainly on
our beneficiary,
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the study does not

cover promotion
of safe working
environment
within the public.
5 Construct Ergonomic Cart The study is able to Yes
construct
ergonomic cart
that is inline under
the category of
ergonomics.
Table # 08 : Conclusion Table
Designed Product (Sketchup) Actual Picture of the Product
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Data Conclusion to the Evaluation of the Experts
Rating Weighted Mean Verbal Interpretation
5 4.50-5.00 Very Highly Acceptable

4 3.50-4.49 Highly Acceptable
3 2.50-3.49 Acceptable
2 1.50-2.49 Moderately Acceptable
1 1.00-1.49 Least Acceptable
ASSESSMENT Score Interpretations

1. Is the product sturdy
enough to hold amount of 4 Highly Acceptable
quantity products?
2. Is the product aesthetically
3.6 Highly Acceptable
designed?
3. Product is ergonomically
3.4 Acceptable
designed for the beneficiary.
4. The cart does not produce
any noisy sounds upon 3.4 Acceptable
pushing
5. The cart is able to steer at
any direction without 3.6 Highly Acceptable
resistance
6. The color of the cart is
3.8 Highly Acceptable
visible at the night
7. Handle bar of the cart is
4 Highly Acceptable
safe to hold at any positions
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8. According to your
observation, is our cart will be 3.8 Highly Acceptable
able to last long?
9. Is the cart feasible to use by
the beneficiary for her 4 Highly Acceptable
business?
AVERAGE 3.733 Highly Acceptable
Table # 09 : Summary to the Evaluation of the Evaluator
Conclusion 1: The study is able to reach 80% of the objectives to be achievable.

Conclusion 2: The study is able to construct ergonomic cart In accordance to the design
Conclusion 3: The ergonomic cart receive a total average mean of 3.733 Interpreted as
Highly Acceptable
Recommendation
Recommendation from the Evaluator of the Cart
Recommendation 1: Using 1 inch thick of plywood as the body of the cart
Recommendation 2 Smoothing the edges by applying silicon
Recommendation 3 Construction of User-manual guide for the beneficiary
Recommendation from the Researchers
Recommendation 1 Using earplug of the beneficiary to reduce received noise
Recommendation 2 Proper Exercise and warm-up before using the cart
Recommendation 3 Standard Operation for Maintenance of the Cart
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Answer and Discussion to the Statement of the problem

1. How does the beneficiary assess the profiling sheet in terms of?
 Name: Evelyn Soliman
 Age: 50 Years old
 Gender : Female
 Background Information : 10 years experience as vendor (see profile of the
beneficiary)
 Working Experience : Residing at RP Gulod and is selling in front of
Puregold Novaliches (see profile of the beneficiary)
2. What are the disadvantages of having no cart in considering the following?

4.1 Safeness
Having no cart for the beneficiary, specifically for Evelyn Soliman would
worsen her MSDs due to frequent heavy lifting (see safety concern, part
affected by the frequent lifting)
4.2 Health
No cart might worsen the MSDs of the beneficary that might affect her
peddling routing in the market place (see fish bone diagram)
4.3 Cost
The MSDs result by having no cart is much expensive than having
ergonomically designed cart (see cost and benefits)
5 How does the Evaluator assess the effectiveness of the Ergonomic cart in terms
of?
(See the assessment question utilized by the study)
6 What are the evaluators suggestions and recommendations in the Ergonomic
cart?
(See the suggestions and recommendation of the study)
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APPENDIX A
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QUEZON CITY UNIVERSITY

Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Quezon City

ADVANTAGES OF ERGONOMIC CART FOR PUBLIC VENDOR IN

As partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course subject of

De la Cruz Myla Joy F. Fernando, Jolo F.

Chapter 1 Page number

No. Table Name Page number

I. Personal Profile of the Beneficiary

Name: Evelyn Soliman

II. Brief Background of the Beneficiary

III. Problems encountered of the Beneficiary

Objective of the Study:

Scope and Limitation

Vendor a fruits and vegetables seller known in the country as tindero or

Top View Side View

Detailed Cart Design (Sketch-up)

Isometric View Front View

Side View Top View

Figure: #2 : Detailed Cart Design (Sketchup)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF THE ERGONOMIC CART

Product Name Ergonomic Cart

Actual Picture of the Cart

Figure: #3 : Actual Picture of the Cart

Parts of the Cart and Description

Company: Group 2 Prepared by: Production Manager

Product: Ergonomic Cart Date: November 09, 2022

Part No. Part Name Qty/Unit Material Size Image

EGC001 Top 1 Good 8ft2

EGC002 Bottom 1 Good 8ft2

EGC003 Supporters 6 Good 2”x2”x15 ¼”

EGC005 Cabinet 1 Wood 1.50ft x 2.0 ft

EGC006 Wheels 3 Polypropyle 5” diameter

Table 02: Part list of the Ergonomic Cart

Part No. Part Name Description

2. Figure: #4 : Gannt Chart

Figure: #5 : The Fishbone Diagram

Cost and Benefit Analysis

Screw Drivers 1 Owned -

TOTAL COST ₱3,972.00

TOTAL BENEFITS ₱1,290.00

Eye Height 135 cm

Figure: #6 : Range Motion of the Beneficiary

The main areas of concern for ergonomic hazards include:

 lifting, pushing, and pulling (manual handling)

Excessive noise can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss or tinnitus

QUEZON CITY UNIVERSITY

Direction: Please fil up the form properly for personal information

1. Is it hard for you to ✔

Direction: Please provide us with your suggestions and recommendations

Name: Roeland Gio Fornoles Profession: Electrical Engineer

Do you have background or idea in wood works?

1. Is the product sturdy ✔

4. The cart does not ✔

5. The cart is able to ✔

6. The color of the cart ✔

7. Handle bar of the ✔

Additional Comments and Suggestions

Name: Edrian Turno Profession: Production Worker

Do you have background or idea in wood works?

1. Is the product sturdy ✔

4. The cart does not ✔

5. The cart is able to ✔