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Sam, Bini
- Anthropometry of Kerala Female Agricultural Workers and Design of Hand Tools of the Region
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Bini Sam
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1 Farming Systems Research Station (K.A.U.), Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara Kerala, IN
1 Farming Systems Research Station (K.A.U.), Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara Kerala, IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 6, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 453–457Abstract
Women in rural India play a major role in shaping the country's economy through their active participation in agriculture. For proper design of farm equipment for women workers, it is necessary to collect anthropometric data on farm women. But not much of information is available regarding their anthropometric data. Therefore, a study was undertaken to collect anthropometric data from 120 female farm workers engaged in agriculture field activities in the age group of 19 to 65 years from Kerala, southern part of India. The mean, standard deviation, standard error of mean, coefficient of variation, relative accuracy and percentile values (5th, 50th and 95th) of each measurement were tabulated. The means of the female measurements were compared with those obtained for the agricultural workers from other parts of the country. South Indian female workers are shorter and heavier than female workers of western and north eastern part of India. The data as obtained are intended to be used for the design/design modifications of agricultural hand tools/implements/ machinery with a view to reduce drudgery and at the same time increase efficiency, safety and comfort of operators. An attempt was also made to illustrate the relevance of these data in the design of handle of hand tools from ergonomic considerations.Keywords
Farm Women, Ergonomics, Anthropometric Data, Hand Tools, Safety- Assessment of Ergonomic Parameters of Coconut Climbing Devices for Women
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1 Farming Systems Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara - 691 531, IN
1 Farming Systems Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara - 691 531, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 127-133Abstract
At present there are different models of coconut climbing devices available in the market. The safety and efficiency aspects of coconut climbing devices are not being studied for women. Therefore, a study was undertaken to evaluate the existing models of five coconut climbing devices, sit and climb type (TNAU model), standing type (Chemberi model), KAU coconut palm climber (developed at KCAET, Tavanur, KAU), Kerasureksha (model developed at ARS, Mannuthy, KAU) and CPCRI model coconut climbing device on ergonomic basis for women operators. Minimum heart rate and energy expenditure was observed for KAU coconut palm climber than other models. The subjects felt less safety in operating TNAU model and standing type (Chemberi model). Sit and climb type (TNAU model) was found difficult to operate compared to other devices. On basis of these results it was found that KAU coconut palm climber was more suitable and ergonomically comfortable for the women operators.Keywords
Coconut Climbing Devices, Ergonomics, Heart Rate, Energy Expenditure, Women Workers.References
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