Rapid Upper Limb Assessment among Malaysian Multi-Purpose Vehicle’s Driver
Mohd H. Ibrahim *
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Raja M. Raja M.
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Nor A. I. Mazlan
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
S. N. Azinee
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Kamrol A. Mohamed
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Ummi N. Roslan
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Che M. Che O.
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
N. Norsilawati
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Mohd E. Awang
Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Mohd H. Basir
MHB Synergy Venture, 20050 Terengganu, Malaysia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Conditions of comfort driving may be perceived differently by drivers with different physical built or gender where right sitting position plays a big element in maintaining body health. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to analyze anthropometric data of Multi-Purpose Vehicle’s (MPV) driver using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) technique. RULA was performed on various MPVs seats. The outcome of this study indicated that seating posture among the Malaysian MPVs driver are not fully fit into the MPVs driver’s seat and required further investigation. This outcome suggested for further advanced research be conduct in the future.
Keywords: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Multi-Purpose Vehicle’s (MPV), anthropometrics, Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)