ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF TRACTOR OPERATORS IN KANO STATE,NIGERIA

Authors

  • H. I. Ahmad Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Author
  • D. Ahmad Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Author
  • M. L. Suleiman Department of Agricultural Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Author
  • S. Aziz Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Author

Keywords:

Operator, Tractor, anthropometry, hand-and foot-controls, adaptation, Kano State

Abstract

An anthropometric survey was conducted in Kano State of Nigeria to provide major anthropometric parameters of tractor operators for easy adaptation to tractors available. Six easily determined body dimensions related to tractor control components (hand and leg levers) design were measured for a sample of 43tractor operators. Data were analyzed statistically and the mean, Coefficient of Variation and Standard Deviation calculated. The variation was found at 5% level of significance. Dimensional models are suggested for 5th and 95th percentile drivers, which may be used as design tools. Knowledge of user dimensions can aid proper machinery adaptation since no manufacturer can design for all potential users. This would reduce occupational injury and enhancing safety and productivity since the operator is the major participant when total productive maintenance (TPM) is being considered.

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Published

2025-05-12

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2015): JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (JAET)

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