en Occupational Health Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span courier="" new="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Background: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">One of the important principles of workstation design is the anthropometric compatibility of the workstation with people. Designing workstations by the anthropometric characteristics of employees can prevent awkward working postures and reduce the risk of such disorders. The present study aimed at investigating the anthropometric compatibility of workstations among Female Tailors and its association with working postures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span courier="" new="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Materials and Methods:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""> This cross-sectional study was conducted in female tailors in north Khorasan province in 2021. Participants were randomy selected and invited to the study. Working postures were assessed in workstations using the NERPA technique. Anthropometric dimensions were measured by ISO 7250 and anthropometric compatibility with the workstation was investigated. Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and T-test were used when analyzing the data.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span courier="" new="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Results:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""> two hundered and ninty six tailors with a mean age of 26.5&plusmn;12.7 years participated in this study. There was no significant association between posture scores and anthropometric conformity in the dimensions of chair back height, width, and depth. Anthropometric Compatibility with chair height and desk height is the only important factor of a workstation with a significant effect on people&#39;s posture (P<0.01). The final score of the NERPA method determined that 30 workstations (15%) had a low-risk level, and 166 stations (85%) had a high-risk level.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span courier="" new="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Conclusion:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""> Anthropometric incompatibility with workstation generally deteriorated the working postures. However, anthropometric compatibility with seat-height and desk height were the ones with a significant association with working posture. Therefore, the seat height and desk heightshould be considered first for redesigning workstations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span courier="" new="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"></span></span></span></span></span></span></div> Design,Musculoskeletal Disorders,Ergonomics,Posture, 260 270 http://johe.rums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-454-5&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Ali Dormohammadi a_dormohammadi@gmail.com 22400319475328460010674 22400319475328460010674 No Instructor, Dept. of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Mohsen Mahdinia mohsen_mahdinia@yahoo.com 22400319475328460010675 22400319475328460010675 No Assistant Prof., Dept. of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran. Vida Rezaei-Hachesu rezaei.vidaoh@gmail.com 22400319475328460010676 22400319475328460010676 No Assistant Prof., Dept. of Occupational Health, School of Medical Sciences, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran. Khoy University of Medical Sciences Rajabali Hokmabadi abi.hse2006@gmail.com 22400319475328460010677 22400319475328460010677 Yes Assistant Prof., Dept. of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences