Enhanced ergonomic design of driver seat

Manohar, Neha; Krishnan, Neil; Kumar, Abhay

doi:10.1063/5.0026898

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“…For the seat cushions made of coconut fiber in tightly arranged layers, with pressure, the thickness decreased, although not as much as with foam material. Modifying the ergonomic design of the driver's seat can increase the comfort experienced by the driver (Manohar, Krishnan and Kumar, 2020). Occupational health problems for bus drivers can be prevented by repairing bus seats, on which the driver spends most of his time.…”

Section: Coconut Fiber Padded Seat In Reducing Vibrationmentioning

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“…Occupational health problems for bus drivers can be prevented by repairing bus seats, on which the driver spends most of his time. Improvements or modifications to the design of the driver's seat including the provision of padding, which has been shown to reduce vibration, will reduce driver fatigue (Sekulić et al, 2018;Manohar, Krishnan and Kumar, 2020). The function of the seat in the vehicle plays an important role, contributing to the rider's comfort.…”

Section: Coconut Fiber Padded Seat In Reducing Vibrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Use of Coconut Fiber Padded Seat in Reducing Vibration and Fatigue of Bus Drivers

Sunarsieh¹,

Paulina²

2022

IJOSH

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Introduction: Environmental factors such as vibration can affect work fatigue. The previous research results showed that there was a relation between vibration and fatigue, with the use of ergonomic seats by bus drivers. Then conducting experimental research on making ergonomic seat padding made from coconut fiber to reduce the level of vibration and driver fatigue was investigated. The purpose of this research was to analyze the differences in seating vibrations and the bus driver fatigue who did not use a padding seat and one who used it. Methods: The research design was experimental. The research subjects were 42 bus drivers. The vibration intensity was measured using a vibrometer and work fatigue was measured using a reaction timer, then the data were analyzed by T-test. Results: Based on research results the vibration of bus drivers who did not use seat padding was greater than those who did (p=0.001). Those who used seat padding had lower mean fatigue than drivers who did not use it (p=0.001). Conclusion: Vibration and work fatigue in bus drivers who did not use a padding seat was greater than those who used it and the difference was statistically significant. The use of ergonomic seating for bus drivers was very useful for reducing vibration.

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Section: Coconut Fiber Padded Seat In Reducing Vibrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Coconut Fiber Padded Seat In Reducing Vibrationmentioning

confidence: 99%