Ergonomic Evaluation of the Nursery School of CCSHAU

Abstract

Ergonomics is the most vital consideration in designing a space. It determines the comfort level of people as a user and encourages productivity. Furthermore, in responds to the children comfort, it is essential for them to be place in a space that provide the best ergonomic arrangement which encourages their productivity and creativity in learning and growing. The study was focuses on the furniture and space for children in nursery school. The ergonomics study encompasses the spaces such as classroom, toilet and playground and also the furniture design. This research was conducted through observation, field measurements and questionnaire. This research explains about the problems that were being faced by the children in the nursery school. Finally, the findings would give some ideas on how the ergonomics affect the well being of our future generation as well as suitable measurement for nursery school children furniture design. Results revealed that dimension of table, chair, stairs, washbasin, mirror height and storage counter were not according to the children’s body dimension due to which they were facing difficulties, hence, modifications were needed.