Designing ergonomic machine control panels with consideration for dimensional allowances of protective gloves

The study highlights the aspect of ergonomic control panel design for devices, taking into account the additional dimensions resulting from the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during their operation. Analysis of theoretical and experimental research on existing control panels highlights the need for design guidelines based on dimensional allowances, particularly from protective gloves. The research and its findings align with preventive measures aimed at improving safety, ergonomics, and workplace hygiene. Appropriately arranging buttons and defining their minimum dimensions and spacing between them, utilizing information about dimensional allowances, sets an ergonomic goal - to prevent the selection of buttons or sequences of them due to reduced movement precision when wearing protective gloves. The results and conclusions from the research have a significant impact on improving human-machine interaction, reducing the potential occurrence of events that could be hazardous accidents, and enhancing the efficiency of the equipment operator's work.