Assessment 1

What is your understanding of Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the fundamental understanding of 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.”
Ergonomics is the biological practice concerned with the basic understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to minimize the use of people in the workplace.

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the Scientific study of human interaction with their work environment.
as they interact with tools, equipment, work methods, tasks, and the working environment.
to improve the performance of systems by improving the human-machine interaction.
to reduce work related stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture and repeated tasks by adapting work to fit the employee.

Ergonomics considers the physical and mental capabilities of workers –

How can ergonomics and human factors improve health and safety?

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