Public Transport . SkyBuS · SkyBus SkyBus’s interior Simulate luggage rack - Limit of two large...
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participatory research
Participatory research is used to identity the problems during lifting luggage. SkyBus’ environment is simulated through making the mock-up. The lifting posture is recorded and analysed. It is used to find out how to lift the luggage properly.
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trouble for them to lift the heavy luggage into upper rack.
SkyBus provides two level racks for storing passengers’ luggage. Through observation, passen-ger does not feel difficulty to put their luggage into lower rack. However, if the lower rack is full of luggage, they need to put luggage into the upper level. The height of upper rack is around 1m. It becomes a
The upper level rack is cre-ated to identify lifting problems through making mock-up. The lifting posture is recorded and analysed.
baggage limits in SkyBus
SkyBus’s interior
Simulate luggage rack- Limit of two large suitcases per person.
- Excess baggage will be carried on the basis of space availability.
- SkyBus shall not be liable for any loss, damage or delay to luggage carried.
- No pets can be carried on board.
- Bikes can be carried on-board if dismantled and secured in a box.
1m Upper Rack level
Bar - Prevent luggage from falling
subject 1: Dunlop 29’ luggage
Dimension: 74 x 71 x 31 (cm)
Top handle Side handle
lift it to the shoulder height and place it onto the rack
Place luggage properly
Lift luggage to the waist height, then use knee to support luggage
Attempt to grab both side of luggage
Situation 1:
Lifting 29’ luggage into
upper rack
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2. Significant sideways twisting of the body
1. Not enough handles on the side
2 and 3 are considered as risk factor of musculoskeletal disorder, according Ergonomic Solutions for the Process Industries, D.A. Attwood, J.M. Deeb, M.E. Danz-Reece (2004)
3. More than 8kg lifted from or below knee height or above shoulder height
analysis for situation 1
Top carry handle & retractable handle Bottom HandleSide Handle
subject 2: Louis Kaiser 25’ luggage
Dimension: 64 x 40 x 30 (cm)
Lift it from knee height to waist height
Lift it above shoulder height and place it into the rack
Attempt to move right hand from side handle to bottom handle
Grab top and side handle and lift it
Situation 2:
Lifting 25’ luggage into
upper rack
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2. Significant sideways twisting of the body
3. More than 8kg lifted from or below knee height or above shoulder height
1 to 3 are considered as risk factor of musculoskeletal disorder, according Ergonomic Solutions for the Process Industries, D.A. Attwood, J.M. Deeb, M.E. Danz-Reece (2004)
analysis for situation 2
1. The bottom is helpful to lift luggage, however, it still need to extend arm to grab the handle
Lifting oversized luggage from knee height to waist height needs extra support, such as using knee to hold luggage.
Although there is enough handle, it does not fit the distance of extended arm.
Lifting it above shoulder height is considered as risk of back muscle strain.
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