Level Of Indoor Air Quality Among Malaysian Commuter Users: A Case Study

Wan Mahmood, Wan Hasrulnizzam and A., Fatimah and Kamat, Seri Rahayu and Hambali, Ruzy Haryati and Mohd Razlam, Noor Amira (2018) Level Of Indoor Air Quality Among Malaysian Commuter Users: A Case Study. Malaysian Journal Of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM), Spec 2. pp. 79-88. ISSN 1675-0306

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Abstract

Research on environmental ergonomics of train/commuter is very limited. Thus, this study was conducted with aims to determine the environmental ergonomic of public transport, whether it is in accordance to indoor air quality standard inside women coach cabin train during operations. Although the number of passengers is increasing, some claimed that the indoor air quality for the Malaysian commuter train is uncertain, especially at peak times. Unsatisfactory feedback from some respondents—especially female passengers—will affect other passengers to remain loyal to use this facility as one of the main transportation to reduce the traffic congestion that will be faced if using private vehicles. The study conducted during peak hours on the weekends and the trip took exactly two hours and covered 18 main stations. The measurement devices placed at the centre of the cabin Komuter using Air Quality Meter (AIRFLOW Instrument Model TA465). The main parameters measured were temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide (CO2). This study also counts the number of passengers riding the train. The results showed that the indoor air quality (AIQ) level of the morning hour will affect passengers’ health more compared to the evening hour (this is due to the CO2 level that has exceeded the safety standard). Morning hour gave higher reading of CO2 (43.8%) and relative humidity (17%) compared to evening hour. Evening hours also showed greater temperature at 3%. The findings can give awareness to the train company to improve the IAQ by installing a suitable ventilation system and can give comfort to the passengers when travelling using Malaysian commuter train.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ergonomic environment, indoor air quality, public transport, KTM Komuter
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mohd Hannif Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2019 04:11
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2021 06:20
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/22905
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