How would ergonomics enhance efficiency and comfort in the workplace?
2006-09-16 04:24:09 · 7 answers · asked by FallGirl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
How can it improve efficiency and comfort at workplace? 10 pts for the best ;)
2006-09-16 04:27:09 · update #1
If you are comfortable with your chair, your table, your keyboard, u'll feel at ease. U'll get no muscular pain or whatsoever... so u'll be in better health, good mood, not frustrated with the infrastructure, so u'll be able to deliver the goods better with better efficienct, and thus enhance your personal performance and hence the performance of the company.
2006-09-16 04:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the 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 (definition adopted by the International Ergonomics Association in 2000).
2006-09-16 04:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Katyana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The science that studies how humans interact with machines, with emphasis on comfort and in lowering the possibility for injuries.
For example, when you hear of ergonomic chairs they are designed for proper back posture and to minimize lower back and shoulder pain, and for optimal arm placement for people that need to type, etc.
Another example is the instrument panel pod in your car. All the instruments are laid out so you can quickly check them without keeping your eyes out of the road for too long. As many controls as possible are placed within reach of the steering wheel, so you spend as much time as possible holding the steering wheel with both hands. The shifter will usually be positioned so you don't have to lean forward to reach it.
2006-09-16 04:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-16 04:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it refers to the economy of motion. In the human body context it refers to the comfort and efficiency with which you move around to accomplish tasks.
2006-09-16 04:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
efficiency and comfort in work place is fine...thats your answer
2006-09-16 04:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do I get for answering?(-;
2006-09-16 04:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋