Anthropometric data of children for non-specialist users

Journal article (1990)

Authors

LPA Steenbekkers Applied Ergonomics and Design -

J.F.M. Molenbroek Applied Ergonomics and Design -

Research Group

Applied Ergonomics and Design () (TU Delft)

Children Wheelchair Anthropometry Data-base Product safety

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Published Date

1990-4

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Human-Centered Design

Research Group

Applied Ergonomics and Design

Abstract

In a pilot study, 33 anthropometric variables were measured on 633 children aged 0-5·5 years. The variables where chosen on the basis of international standards and on the results of preliminary analysis of accidents. Methodical aspects of this pilot study are presented in this paper, followed by two applications: •anthropometric aspects of current regulations for cribs, playpens and toys; •anthropometric aspects in the selection of wheelchairs for children. The paper concludes with a discussion on how to present anthropometric data for non-specialist users.