Date: May 2025 ONLINE.
Source: Applied Ergonomics, Volume 128, 104551, ISSN 0003-6870, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104551.
Abstract: This study aimed to collect and analyze three-dimensional (3D) anthropometric data of Chilean workers to support the design of personal protective equipment (PPE) tailored to their physical characteristics. A total of 2016 participants, including Chileans and migrant workers, were measured using advanced 3D scanning technology. Significant sex-based and nationality-related differences were identified, with males exhibiting larger dimensions across most measurements. Comparisons with international datasets, including CAESAR, revealed unique anthropometric features among Chilean workers, highlighting substantial deviations in head and facial dimensions. These findings underscore the need for sex-specific and population-specific PPE designs, particularly given Chile’s increasing workforce diversity. The results have practical implications for improving PPE fit, comfort, and safety in the workplace. This study provides a robust 3D anthropometric database that serves as a critical resource for manufacturers and safety professionals aiming to enhance occupational safety and equipment performance.
Article: 3D facial anthropometry of Chilean workers and migrants: Cross-country comparisons and insights for PPE design.
Authors: Edgardo C Silva, Héctor Ignacio Castellucci, Roberto Camberes, Josefina Lira, Jaime Marabolí, Carlos Viviani, Johan FM Molenbroek, Toon Huysmans, Ariel Rodríguez, Luis Alberto Caroca, Jaime Ibacache. Departamento Salud Ocupacional, Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile. Santiago, Chile.