BCPE Certification

Ergonomist The ergonomist matches jobs/actions, systems/products, and environments to the capabilities and limitations of people. Page 1

Ergonomist Ergonomics is a body of knowledge about human abilities, human limitations and other human characteristics that are relevant to design. Page 1

Operating Philosophy and Code of Conduct Ergonomists apply their skills in business, industry, government, and academia to: –Increase human productivity, comfort, health, and safety –Reduce injury, illness, and the likelihood of errors. Page 1

Operating Philosophy and Code of Conduct Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties; Perform services only in the areas of their competence; Shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner; Page 1

Operating Philosophy and Code of Conduct Shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest; Shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others; Page 1

Operating Philosophy and Code of Conduct Shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the profession; Shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall provide opportunities for the career development of those ergonomists and support staff under their supervision. Page 1

The Body of Knowledge A practitioner acquires ergonomic knowledge through: –formal course work –self-study –supervised field-work –practical experience Page 1

Sciences Which Contribute To Ergonomics Anthropometry and Anatomy Biomechanics and Kinesiology Engineering Sciences and/or Physical Sciences Physiology Psychology Management Disciplines Mathematics and Statistics Page 2

Systems Approach System design is viewed as an organized approach to decision-making with a proper emphasis on the human factors to achieve system utility without detriment to the humans who manage, control, use or maintain the system. Page 2

Ergonomist Formation Model (EFM) Center for Registration of European Ergonomist (CREE) International Ergonomics Association (IEA) Human Factors and Ergonomic Society (HFES)

Ergonomist Formation Model (EFM) A.Ergonomic Principles B.Human Characteristics C.Work Analysis & Measurement D.People & Technology E.Applications F.Professional Issues Page 2

Ergonomics Approach Systems Theory (A) Ergonomic Principles Page 3

(B) Human Characteristics Anatomy, Demographics and Physiology Human Psychology Social & Organizational Aspects Physical Environments Page 4

(C) Work Analysis & Measurement Statistics & Experimental Design Computation & Information Technology Instrumentation Methods of Measurement & Investigation Work Analysis Page 4

(D) People & Technology Technology Human Reliability Health, Safety and Well-Being Training & Instruction Occupational Hygiene Workplace Design Information Design Work Organization Design Page 5

(E) Applications Projects pursued by the individual during education / training Page 6

(F) Professional Issues Ethics Practice Standards Marketing Business Practice Legal Liabilities Page 6

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