Ergonomics

Jyoti mann
F & LA
Sem 5
 Ergonomics is the scientific
discipline concerned with designing
according to human needs, and the
profession that applies theory,
principles, data and methods to
design in order to optimize human
well-being and overall system
performance. The field is also called
introduction human engineering, and human
factors.
Ergonomic research is performed by
those who study human capabilities
in relationship to their work
demands. Information derived from
these studies contributes to the
design and evaluation of tasks, jobs,
products, environments and systems
in order to make them compatible
with the needs, abilities and
limitations of people.
 Advances in ergonomics have led to substantial
product innovation, and many new cleaning
tools designed to increase safety have been
introduced. For example, Kaivac has designed a
restroom-cleaning machine that serves as a
combination pressure washer, wet vacuum
system, chemical proportioner and blower.
Instead of requiring workers to squat, lean
back, lift, and apply pressure for cleaning
Ergonomic agitation, the machine employs a “point and
shoot” method geared toward reducing
innovations employee fatigue. The machine also is designed
with a mop bucket fitted with a hook that
allows workers to easily tip dirty water into a
toilet for disposal, rather than having to lift and
carry the bucket back to a janitor’s closet for
emptying.
Aerosol cans also have received a recent
makeover. Chase Products Co. has developed a
can designed to reduce stress to the user's
fingers, wrist and forearm. The sculptured can
is encircled by specially sized grooves to make
it easier to grip and hold the can for an
extended period of time, says DeSimone.
The product

Water
closets
 Water
The Western toilet (water closet)
closets
Its origins can be traced back to the
19th century, when it was adopted in
England, before spreading to other
Western countries. The sitting toilet
was an effect of the increasing class
and racial stratification of the Victorian
Era in England (1837-1901).
The porcelain throne was justified by
the idea that sitting was more dignified
than squatting which was the 'habit' of
natives in the English colonies. Sitting
on this "throne" was seen to be more
dignified, and hence more suited for
aristocrats.
In short order, this new toilet took root
and spread. Yet, the design of the new
toilet had always been a bone of
contention.
For many decades, virtually every physician and
physiologist who has ever troubled to write on the
subject agrees that squatting is the most natural and
sound posture for emptying the bowels.
They have blamed the sitting toilet for the high
incidence of serious ailments and diseases, such as
appendicitis, constipation and colon cancer.
These ailments and diseases were rare before the mid
19th century, when the majority have always used
the squatting position (except for royalty and the
disabled).
compared with the rest of the world,
people in the Westernised countries
where sitting toilets are
well-entrenched have
much higher rates of
appendicitis, hemorrhoids,
colon cancer, and other
bowel diseases…
diseases
 The
standard dimensions
 Unit:mm

top front side

 The average
dimensions

Sitting ( male)
The
problem The tragedy is that many
remain oblivious to the
serious health threat posed
by sitting toilets, and its
association with serious
colon, bladder, prostate
and pelvic health
problems. The long-term
use of the sitting posture
for defecation can cause
fecal stagnation, and has
been linked to many
serious colon ailments and
diseases. In contrast to the
early origins of squatting
toilets
The
solution
The squatting
position

Thenatural
and correct
position
The best toilet for you -
based on the design of the
human body - is the Asian or
Indian toilet, which requires
you to squat for waste
evacuation.
In your search for the best
toilet, it may never occur to
you to think in terms of the
toilet posture that it will
require of you, ie: squatting
or sitting, but you should.
Nature has intended that
human beings evacuate
waste in the squatting
position. In the sitting
position, it is physically
impossible for one to
evacuate easily.
 The correction would
be to have a w.c. with
The correction a inclined seat. So that
the squatting position is
at least somewhat
attained.
 Makes elimination faster, easier and more
complete. This helps prevent colon
cancer, appendicitis and inflammatory
bowel disease.
Protects the nerves that control the
prostate, bladder and uterus from
becoming stretched and damaged.
Advantages of Relaxes the puborectalis muscle which
normally chokes the rectum in order to
Squatting maintain continence.
Uses the thighs to support the colon and
prevent straining. Chronic straining on
the toilet can cause hernias,
diverticulosis, and pelvic organ
prolapse.
A highly effective, non-invasive treatment
for hemorrhoids, as shown by published
clinical research.
For pregnant women, squatting avoids
pressure on the uterus when using the
toilet. Daily squatting helps prepare
one for a more natural delivery.
Available correction
Available correction
My design
 design

Lower sitting
Lower sitting
rise the level
of the legs
Add a foot rest
 The form of this w.c. will
enable a person to be close
to the squatting posture in

Why? such a way that the person

will not have to make
efforts to sit in the
squatting posture but
automatics fits into the
same.