ECONOMICS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ergonomics is the scientific study of human work conditions, especially the interaction between man and machine. Ergonomics is a term taken from the Greek work “ergon, ” meaning work, and “nomos, ” meaning natural laws. The goal of ergonomics is to make work more comfortable and to improve both health and productivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The goal of ergonomics (i.e. the scientific study of people at work) is to prevent soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by sudden or sustained exposure to force, vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ergonomic assessments define the potential risks for injury or illness in a facility, and ergonomic plans are written to mitigate those risks. An ergonomically designed space can increase productivity and efficiency while reducing stress and fatigue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Physical ergonomics is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. This is the ergonomics domain we are most concerned with in the workplace, and most of the content on this site is very much focused on workplace ergonomics.