How Ergonomics Design Affects

People’s Lives in a Positive Way.

1014102 Tzu-Yen Huang
 Outline
• Definition of Ergonomics Design
• 3 Advantages:
1.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits Office Staff.
2.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits the Disabled.
3.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits the Elderly.

• Conclusion
• References
• Questions
 Definition
Ergonomics = Human Factors

OXFORD DICTIONARY:
‘The study of people's efficiency
in their working environment.’
1.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits Office Staff.

• Problem: High Repetitiveness

 Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

• Purpose: Reduces CTS painful condition

• Solution: Fits the shape of the human body

Anatomy of Human Wrist

Source: www.srcpt.com
Suggestion of Mouse Operating

Source: www.eyeprotectorpro.com
Ergonomics Designed Mice & Keyboard

Source: www.ceratech.co.uk

Source: www.maltron.com
2.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits the Disabled.

• Problem:
Long-time sitting & low stability
 Injury
• Purpose:
Reduces unpleasant experience & injury

• Solution:
Makes products more comfortable & stable
 Analysis of Wheelchair

Source: www.assistireland.ie/eng/ Source: www.csus.edu

Concept Wheelchair

Source: www.coroflot.com
3.) How Ergonomics Design Benefits the Elderly.

• Problem: Aging
 weak grip strength

• Purpose: Makes products easy to use

• Solution: Increase handle size

• Solution: Fits the shape of the human body

Feeding
Ergonomics Designed Dinning Tools

Source: www.fuconan.com.tw
 Conclusion
• The study of people's efficiency in

their working environment.

• Less injury.

• More comfortable & stable.

• Easy to use.
 References
Barbara A., Lawrence J., & Armstrong, J. (1987). Occupational Factors and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 11, No. 3, p343–358.

Gaal, R., Rebholtz, N., Hotchkiss, R., & Pfaelzer, P. (1997). Wheelchair Rider Injuries/ Causes and
Consequences for Wheelchair Design and Selection. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and
Development, Vol. 34, No. 1, p58-71.

Kallman, D., Plato, C. &Tobin, J. (1989). Role of Muscle Loss in the Age-Related Decline of Grip Strength:
Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Perspectives. Oxford Journals Life Sciences & Medicine Journal of
Gerontology, Vol. 45, No. 3, p82-88.

Oxford dictionary
www.srcpt.com
www.eyeprotectorpro.com
www.ceratech.co.uk
www.maltron.com
www.assistireland.ie/eng/
www.csus.edu
www.coroflot.com
www.fuconan.com.tw
xenodrive.com
Thank you
Questions