Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (한국산업보건학회지)

Korean Industrial Hygiene Association (한국산업보건학회)
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Ergonomic analysis of office chairs and desks against Ministry of Labor Notification and Korean Standards

노동부고시와 KS 규격에 의거한 사무용 의자와 책상의 인간공학적 분석

  • Lee, Yun-Keun (Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health) ;
  • Park, Hee-Seok (Department of Industrial & Information Engineering, Hong-ik University) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Seong (Occupational safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
  • 이윤근 (노동환경건강연구소) ;
  • 박희석 (홍익대학교 정보산업공학과) ;
  • 김대성 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원)
  • Received : 2008.12.18
  • Accepted : 2009.02.20
  • Published : 2009.03.31
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Abstract

This research aims to measure and analyze the dimensions of typical office chairs and desks sold in domestic market, and to suggest the modifications of national guidelines considering Korean peoples' body characteristics. The scope of this study was limited to the desktop type of computer jobs, excluding laptop environment. The dimensions of 24 different office chairs and 7 tables were measured, and their dimensions were analyzed against the Ministry of Labor (MOL) Notification and Korean Standards (KS). At the same time, the data from the Size Korea was also considered. As a result, the KS guidelines were overall fulfilled by the measured products, while the MOL Notification was not. It was found that the guidelines on the chair height, seat pan depth, lumber support height, and armrest height need to be modified. Some inconsistencies between the MOL Notification and KS were also found. It is suggested that the required dimensions specified by both guidelines should be unified.

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Supported by : 산업안전보건연구원

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