Ergonomics in the workplace are often an issue for a variety of people. People of different sizes (height, weight, etc.) cannot all work with the same equipment configurations. Computers, chairs, and other equipment must be adjustable to accommodate all users. In the field of architecture, size of architectural drawings can be an issue. When too many pages of a full size set of drawings are bound together, it can be difficult for a person of smaller stature or someone who may not be as strong as others to maneuver these drawings. This is also an issue with rolls of paper for a plotter.
Male, white, 23, 5′-8″, 180 lbs
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This issue continually came up in my architecture office. As a larger male, who happened to be sitting next to the printers, any time there were problems changing the printer rolls I would have to help some of the older women.
male, caucasian, 24, 6’0″, 160 lbs
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This is definitely an issue! The most used paper for the plotters at my internship was the large 36″ roll of bond paper. Pulling the 36″ roll from the box and then lifting it and placing it into the tray was always a trick since the rolls are a bit too wide to grab from the two ends with 2 hands for someone of my size. The rolls are pretty heavy due to the large amount of paper per roll which is only beneficial since it reduces the need for frequent replacement. I know the dimensions of the roll are unavoidable but the weight can be reduced so anyone can place it in the tray regardless of their size.
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female, caucasian, 24, 5’3″, 115lbs.
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