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2.  Derives from the Greek : Ergon (work) and nómos (laws).  Term first used in England in the1940s.  Known as human factors engineering in USA.  Ergonomics is the matching of products, activities and environments with the needs of people. ( Ergonomics Society of Australia )  The science of optimizing the interactions between the person, the job, and the environment.  ‘Fitting the job to the worker’ rather than the worker to the job.  Involves the study of the physical, anatomical and psychological aspects of man in his (working) environment. 1/21/20162Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

3. Ergonomics Human Machine Work Environment Goal:“Humanization” of Work Design with “E & E”: Ease and Efficiency

4. The Basics of Ergonomics “The science that saves both lives and dollars”

5. Disciplines of Ergonomics Industrial Ergonomics Biomechanics Anthropometry Psychology Physiology Industrial Engineering  Work Methods  Facility Layout  Work Flow Methods Analysis Workplace Design Machine & Equipment Design Tool Design Operator Assignments & Job Design 1/21/20165Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

6. Five aspects of ergonomics  Safety and Health  Comfort  Ease of use - Street Signs.  Productivity/performance.  Aesthetics. 1/21/20166Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

7.  Develops ‘reasonable’ working conditions that do not pose known dangers to human life or health.  Develops working conditions which are well adapted to human characteristics, capabilities, and desires.  Promotes physical, mental, and social health and well-being. 1/21/20167Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

8.  When workers complain about discomfort or pain.  When workers get sick or injured.  When workers’ performance declines.  When management wants design input.  Determining product liability. 1/21/20168Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

9.  Setting a lifting standard in a warehouse. How much weight can be lifted How many lifts and for how long Methods of lifting  Designing a keyboard. Layout of keys Force and travel distance of keys Feedback  Determining the need for rest breaks.  Determining if a job has health risks. 1/21/20169Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

10. Examples of Ergonomics

11. Examples of Ergonomics (Cont.)

13.  Increase in productivity.  Increase in quality.  Increase in employee morale/Job satisfaction.  Decrease in absenteeism.  Decrease in (RSI) Repetitive Stress Injuries. 1/21/201613Ergonomics & Technical Report Writing

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