Anthropometry approach in workplace redesign in Indonesian Sundanese roof tile industries

In the design of machine, tools, and working environment, a proper database of anthropometry is needed. The objective of this study is to redesign workplace in Indonesian Sundanese roof tile industries based on anthropometry approach and to develop corresponding anthropometric database for Indonesian Sundanese worker. Six hundred and sixty Sundanese workers were measured—411 male and 249 female. A set of 17 static anthropometric measures (8 and 9 dimensions in standing and sitting positions respectively) was measured for each participant. Redesign of workplace of roof tile industries in Indonesia is then discussed. •There are unfit design of tools and equipment in Indonesia.•Anthropometry data of Indonesian worker is very limited.•Redesign of workplace can be conducted by matching the worker anthropometry and the equipments' dimensions.