A study on design of computer workstation in Polytechnic of Sultan Azlan Shah

Abstract

This paper discusses the anthropometric data and the suitable design of computer workstation in Polytechnic of Sultan Azlan Shah. The objective of this paper is to propose an appropriate design of chair and desk dimensions with respect to the anthropometric data of polytechnic student. This study was conducted using 12 anthropometric dimensions of 346 males and 162 females. The 5th percentile to 95th percentile range which accommodates approximately 90% of the population was used for the proposed chair and desk design.