In United States, maids and housekeeping cleaners had an incidence rate of 64.4 for total exertions, 28.8 for lifting over exertions, 7.5 for repetative motion injuries in 2008. This paper addresses the intersection of ergonomics and the built environment by exploring one aspect of the built environment (wall outlet height) on the user (occupant or employee). The results showed that for able body individuals, wall outlet heights located between 101 cm - 91 cm are recommended. For wheelchair users, lower heights (such as 61 cm - 71 cm) may be better design choices. To accommodate all participants, a mid-height location (e.g. 71 cm) is recommended.
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