Ergonomic Characteristics and Mean Anthropometry Data of Gari-Frying Population in South-Western Nigeria

Disregarding ergonomics in designing a workstation has been identified as major cause of inefficiency, low productivity and injury to personnel, especially among indigenous food processing operators. Operations such gari-frying require an ergonomic but due unavailability or insufficient data, this not possible. This study focused on the collection anthropometric data population six southwestern states Nigeria provide needed for facilities that fit target population. Twenty-five body dimensions were measured 120 gari -frying processors from states. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS package. Results show there is statistically significant difference variability across within all at P≤0.05, therefore. work, thus recommended should be designed with percentile values cover larger number Keywords: Ergonomic, Workstation, Gari -frying, Design fit, Anthropometry. DOI: 10.7176/ISDE/12-5-02 Publication date: August 31 st 2022