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Ergonomics
What
is ergonomics? Most people have heard of ergonomics and think it is something
to do with seating or with the design of car controls and instruments.
It is….but it is much more!
Ergonomics
is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the
design of objects, systems and environment for human use.
Ergonomics
incorporates elements from many subjects including anatomy, physiology,
psychology and design. Ergonomists apply their diverse knowledge to ensure
that products and environments are comfortable, safe and efficient for
people to use.
What
is ‘ergonomic design’? Ergonomic design is a way of considering
design options to ensure that people’s capabilities and limitations
are taken into account. This helps to ensure that the product is for for
use by the target users.
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What
is in it for you and your staff?
Ergonomics
has a wide application to everyday domestic situations, but there are
even more significant implications for efficiency, productivity, safety
and health in work settings. For example:
- Designing
equipment and systems including computers so that they are easier to
use and less likely to lead to errors in operation – particularly
important in high stress and safety critical operations such as control
rooms.
- Designing
equipment and work arrangements to improve working posture and ease
the load on the body, thus reducing instances of Repetitive Strain Injury/Work
Related Upper Limb Disorder
- Design
of training arrangements to cover all significant aspects of the job
concerned and to take account of human learning requirements.
- Designing
working environments, including lighting and heating, to suit the needs
of the users and the tasks performed. Where necessary, design of personal
protective equipment for work and hostile environments.
For
any further information click on the nurse in the top right corner and
submit any questions or queries, or call us on the telephone number supplied
throughout the site.
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