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    Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding interactions between humans and other elements of a system. It aims to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Ergonomics began during World War II and later spread to industry. The field is organized through groups like the National Ergonomics Society and International Ergonomics Association. The main focus of ergonomics is adapting the workplace or environment to fit people rather than forcing people to fit the environment. Factors considered in ergonomics include body posture, environmental conditions, and information and work organization.

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    9/19/23

    ERGONOMICS

    BACKGROUND
     started during world war II
     technology+human sciences
     post war, application spread to industry, Europe & USA

    ORGANIZATION
     1949 - National Ergonomics Society (NES) - London
     1961 - International Ergonomics Association (IEA) - USA

    The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    What is ERGONOMICS?
    ORIGIN
    Greek words; ergon - work & nomos - law
    Human Factors and Ergonomics (used interchangeably)

    DEFINITION (by IEA - International Ergonomics Association)


    - Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding of the interactions
    among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory
    principles, data and methods to design, in order to optimize human well-being and overall
    system performance.

    DR. ALPHONSE CHAPANIS


    - founder of Ergonomics
    - Ph.D. in Psychology (Yale University)/ Professor at Johns Hopkins University

    DIVISIONS OF ERGONOMICS
    Physical
    Cognitive

    APPLIED NATURE OF ERGONOMICS


     “Fitting the Job into the Man” (FJM), and not the other way around!
    But in real life, we do apply FMJ

    MAIN FOCUS ERGONOMICS


     MAN/WORKER/OPERATOR/OPERATIVE
    - Taking account of the physical and psychological capabilities and limitations of humans.

     APPLIED NATURE OF ERGONOMICS


    - Adaptation of the workplace or environment to fit people, rather than the other way
    around. (FMJ vs. FJM)

    - FMJ - Fitting Man into the Job


    - FJM - Fitting the Job into Man

    ERGONOMIST
    - one who practices Ergonomics

    AIMS OF ERGO
    1. Design Appliances
    2. Technical Systems
    3. Tasks
    9/19/23

    FACTORS AFFECTING ERGONOMICS


    1. Body Posture & Movem
    Sitting
    Standing
    Lifting
    Pulling
    Pushing

    2. Environmental Factors
    Noise
    Vibration
    Illumination
    Climate
    Chemical Substances

    3. Info & Opn/Work Org

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