Question

In the kitchen we have three important activities to perform, namely, (Task 1) washing utensils, (Task 2) rolling chapati and (Task 3) chopping vegetables. To design an ergonomically correct kitchen which of the following is most beneficial depending on the need in an ideal situation. Assume that only one person will use the kitchen.

• A. All the three tasks at same height
• B. Tasks 1 and 2 at same height
• C. Tasks 2 and 3 at same height
• D. All three tasks at different heights

Hint:

Ergonomic designs optimize comfort and efficiency by aligning task heights with natural body movements and postures.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

1. Each task in the kitchen requires a different height for optimal ergonomics:
- Task 1 (Washing utensils): Should be higher to avoid bending, keeping the sink at elbow height.
- Task 2 (Rolling chapati): Should be at a medium height to allow comfortable rolling, slightly below elbow level.
- Task 3 (Chopping vegetables): Should be at a slightly lower height than Task 2 for better visibility and precision.
2. Keeping all tasks at the same height would lead to discomfort and inefficiency for certain tasks. Hence, options \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) are incorrect.
Conclusion: The most beneficial arrangement is \(D\) (all three tasks at different heights).