Ergonomic design of a Bangladesh bus passenger seat

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hoque, Mojahidul^* | Halder, Pobitra Kumar | Fouzder, Pushpendu Kumar | Iqbal, Zafor

Affiliations: Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore, Bangladesh

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Mojahidul Hoque, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh. E-mail:asm.hoque2@mail.dcu.ie

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Passenger seats need to be designed according to ergonomic guidelines for long hour sitting travel. In Bangladesh, passenger seats are designed and fabricated by the local manufacturers who have no knowledge about anthropometry. As a result, passenger has to face stress, fatigue, headache and other disorders. OBJECTIVE: To compare passengers' anthropometric measurements and relevant existing seat dimensions for identifying possible discrepancy and recommending an optimum design. METHODS: In this study the passengers' anthropometric measurements and relevant existing seat dimensions were compared to identify possible discrepancy. RESULTS: The result represented a considerable mismatch between body dimensions of passengers and the existing seat dimensions. The recommended new seat dimensions would enhance match percentage. CONCLUSIONS: The design and allocation of passenger seats were given on the basis of passenger's anthropometry. The proposed seat dimensions would ensure a safe and comfortable journey for the passengers.

Keywords: Anthropometry, passenger seat, long haul bus, discrepancy, Bangladesh

DOI: 10.3233/OER-170249

Journal: Occupational Ergonomics, vol. 13, no. 3-4, pp. 157-172, 2016