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posted on 2019-06-06, 08:51 authored by Diane GyiDiane Gyi, Annabel E. Masson, Sue HignettSue HignettA significant proportion of the adult population globally is overweight, obese or
classed as ‘plus size’. This has led to variability in size and shape across the
working population and exclusion in the workplace. A new dataset of the
anthropometry of plus size people has been created. Length dimensions were
similar to other data, but breadth, circumference, and depth measurements were
substantially larger. Hip breadth and abdominal depth were important for
predicting largeness in this population. These data help explain the high
exclusion rates from design and the number of fit, reach, posture and clearance
issues reported by participants with a high BMI: generally, the higher the BMI
the greater prevalence of problems. It is hoped that a better understanding of the
anthropometric characteristics of the plus size worker will inform the design of
safe, productive work environments to promote inclusion for a wider range of
people.
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ErgonomicsVolume
62Issue
9Pages
1234 - 1242Citation
GYI, D.E., MASSON, A.E. and HIGNETT, S., 2019. Plus size and obese workers: Anthropometry estimates to promote inclusive design. Ergonomics, 62 (9), pp.1234-1242.Publisher
Taylor and FrancisVersion
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics on 12 June 2019, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00140139.2019.1622791.Acceptance date
2019-05-15Publication date
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