مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Determination of Body Composition of the Loading Tractor’s Drivers

Abstract :

In forestry, log loader tractors are seen as widespread. Ergonomic features such as health status and body structure of the drivers according to whether their work is appropriate is not taken into account. The purpose of this study is to determine the body composition having the important role of ergonomic harmony between log loader tractors and drivers. In this research, diameter, girth and skinfold values of tractor drivers who work in log loading in Western Black Sea Region were measured and sequentially their body mass index (BMI), body fat ratio and somatotype were determined. It was eventually agreed that the drivers are in a group according to the values of BMI (24.4) “normal”, according to the values of body fat percentage (9.8%) in the group is deemed to be “excellent”. Somatotype of drivers (2.6.2) being hard, strong and thick muscularity with bones surrounded by large and thick muscles were found to be in “balanced mesomorf”. As a result, log loading exposed to high level vibration in forestry in a way more efficient and healthy to do, suggestions are presented.