What is computer ergonomics?

Question

what is it?

Answer 1

Ergonomics (or human factors) is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems and environment for human use (definition adopted by the International Ergonomics Association in 2007). Ergonomics is commonly thought of as how companies design tasks and work areas to maximize the efficiency and quality of their employees’ work. However, ergonomics comes into everything which involves people. Work systems, sports and leisure, health and safety should all embody ergonomics principles if well designed.(International Ergonomics Association in 2007) It is the applied science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. The field is also called biotechnology, human engineering, and human factors engineering.

Ergonomic research is primarily performed by ergonomists who study human capabilities in relationship to their work demands. Information derived from ergonomists contributes to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people (IEA, 2000).

Answer 2

Computer ergonomics in few words is the way you seat and work with your PC.

But in fact there is a whole science behind it.

When we work with a PC,hands, vision, even legs, neck , and actually all of our body distress.

Ergonomics is a science whose main purpose is to design workspaces and tools that help people do their jobs and use their tools and other products comfortably and safely.

So computer ergonomics help people to use PC and set their workspace comfortably and safely.

Bellow is some links to see more of this:

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http://www.orosha.org/cergos/layout.html

and for kids and studends:
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