What is the definition of ergonomics?

Answer 1

The well-being of the employee at his place of work is the province of ergonomics ,which is sometimes described as "fitting the job to the worker",both physically & psychologically.

Answer 2

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).

i.e. not putting a shelf next to a often used door, or the sink on the far side of the kitchen, or a big counter between the fridge and the stove. It can also be a Big button remote control, or a remote control itself. It's a design that makes human interaction easier.

Answer 3

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.
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.

Answer 4

This will tell you.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ergonomics