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 Derives from the Greek : Ergon (work) and nmos (laws).

Term first used in England in the1940s.
Known as human factors engineering in USA.
Ergonomics is the matching of products, activities and
environments with the needs of people. (Ergonomics Society of
Australia)

The science of optimizing the interactions between the person,

the job, and the environment.
Fitting the job to the worker rather than the worker to the job.
Involves the study of the physical, anatomical and
psychological aspects of man in his (working) environment.
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Ergonomics

Human

Machine

Work Environment
Goal: Humanization of Work
Design with E & E: Ease and Efficiency

The Basics of Ergonomics

The science that saves both lives and dollars

Disciplines of Ergonomics

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Five aspects of
Safety and Health
ergonomics
Comfort
Ease of use - Street Signs.
Productivity/performance.
Aesthetics.

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 Develops reasonable working conditions

that do not pose known dangers to human
life or health.
Develops working conditions which are well
adapted
to
human
characteristics,
capabilities, and desires.
Promotes physical, mental,
health and well-being.
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social

 When workers complain about discomfort

or pain.
When workers get sick or injured.
When workers performance declines.
When management wants design input .
Determining product liability.

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 Setting a lifting standard in a warehouse.

How much weight can be lifted
How many lifts and for how long
Methods of lifting

Designing a keyboard.
Layout of keys
Force and travel distance of keys
Feedback

Determining the need for rest breaks.

Determining if a job has health risks.
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Examples of Ergonomics

Examples of Ergonomics (Cont.)

Examples of Ergonomics (Cont.)

 Increase in productivity.
Increase in quality.
Increase in employee morale/Job
satisfaction .
Decrease in absenteeism.
Decrease in (RSI) Repetitive Stress Injuries.
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