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What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics: The design of devices, spaces and systems
for safety and efficiency.
Ergonomics focuses on the mechanics of the human body and interactions between
the human body and devices, spaces and systems.
Human Factors Engineering focuses on the mind-body interaction
with the surrounding environment including but not limited to:
Visual: Lighting, color contrast, glare, ultra violet exposure
Auditory: Sound and noise, volume level
Touch: Rigidness/elasticity and deformation of surfaces.
Thermal: Environmental and contact surface temperature
Chemical: Airborne (i.e.fumes), liquids, solids that can produce fumes
Sense of Space: Division of room space for productivity and reducing distraction
Proprioception: Perception of movement and spatial orientation of a body
arising from the sense within the body.
Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering apply to:
Anything that has a human-device/space interface.
Essentially, if a person is going to come into contact with the item/space,
the needs and limitations of the human body need to be taken into consideration.
It is the job of ergonomics professionals to:
1. Promote safety
2. Teach safety
3. Design for safety
Safety is always being vigilant,
adapting to current conditions and
applying the concepts and tools of the
disciplines needed to keep all users safe.
The term "users" refers to anyone, a person or animal present in the environment.