Anthropometric studies are needed today in order to identify the physical requirements that are needed to design tools, equipment and workstations, and adapt these to the person who uses them and not for the person to adapt to them. Being able to rely on correct measurements such as those of the hand, acquire great relevance because of sensitive issues that could arise due to a poorly designed equipment or tool under different parameters. The present study involved measurements of 94 men and 73 women between the ages of 18 and 28. The results obtained show that the average dimensions of a male dominant hand is greater than that of the non-dominant hand; likewise, the dimensions of female hands present a greater variation between one measurement and another. The percentiles in each of the measurements were estimated and then registered in anthropometric charts in order to have a reference at the moment of designing tools; they will be of great help in the prevention of occupational hazards. This method was determined acceptable or valid through the R & R study in one of the dimensions where 13.91% reproducibility and 0% reproducibility were obtained. Supporting the immediate use of anthropometric charts, will allow follow-up to the study as the impact of indicators relevant to the industry is determined and new variables are explored, such as the height and body mass index, which will bring in more information of greater importance for decision-making.
