The study evaluated the relevant/corresponding anthropometric
characteristics of the people involved in engine-repair activities. The study was
carried out on the selected roadside auto-engine repairers along Lagos-Ibadan
express way, in Nigeria. This was with a view to providing ergonomic design
data for optimal working condition among this set of workforce and redesigning
the mechanics inspection-pit. Material and methods: The static and the
functional anthropometric characteristics of the mechanics were measured. The
data obtained from 110 auto-mechanics, randomly selected, were employed to
evaluate efficient design parameter for roadside workstations. Results: The
results indicated that inspection-pit is about 1626 mm deep; seat height ranges
between 375 mm and 405 mm; optimal work posture sitting is between 483 mm
and 622 mm. Conclusions: Adopting the data presented in this paper in
optimizing the auto-mechanics working conditions for effective workplace
comfort and productivity among the roadside auto-mechanics in Nigeria will be
of immense advantage
