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Ergonomics

Derived from the two Greek words ergon (meaning work) and nomos (meaning laws), ergonomics is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and development of tasks, materials, systems, equipment, tools and environments that will better conform to the limitations and capacities of the human body. It takes into account a number of natural sciences such as anatomy, human biological sciences, psychology and physiology. One of the main objectives of ergonomics is to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace, and it does so by researching and comprehending all the forms of interactions that take place between the worker and the workspace. It is hoped that, through this greater understanding, it will be possible to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments.

The common perception of ergonomics is that it tackles ailments such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other Repetitive Strain Injuries. However, ergonomics as a discipline is involved in a much broader scope of interest, and is broken down into more specialized categories such as physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics and organizational ergonomics.

Web Resources On Ergonomics

The Discipline of Ergonomics
Wikipedia: Ergonomics

Book Resources On Ergonomics

Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide by Jan Dul, Bernard Weerdmeester
Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency by K.H.E. Kroemer, et al

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