ERGONOMICS

ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics: is the application of scientific principles, methods, and data
drawn from a variety of disciplines to the development of engineering systems
in which people play a significant role
The focus is on the interaction between the person and machine and the
design of the interface between the two.
When faced with productivity problems, Engineering or better machines and
personal management might call for better trained people.
Ergonomics is the science and the art of fitting the job and the workplace to
workers needs.
It is the study of work
It is a way to make jobs/tasks
fit the employees better
It is a way to make work easier

ERGONOMIC STANDARDS
SOME APPLICATIONS
The ergonomics standards are
the guidelines, rules, criteria,
etc., that are followed to have
uniformity.
In order that this standards are
worldwide recognized, three
important organization must
approve them:
1. ISO: International
Organization for Standardization
2. IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission
3. ITU: International
Telecommunications Union

Ergonomics in Motor Vehicle

transportation
Military Ergonomic Standards
Ergonomics Guidelines for the
design, installation and use of
machine tools
Quality Management
standards
Health Planning and
organization standards
Noise Level standards
Eye, head, hearing protection,
air quality, safety signs etc.

TYPES OF ERGONOMICS
Physical ergonomics is the human bodys responses to physical

and physiological work loads. Repetitive strain injuries from repetition,

vibration, force, and posture fall into this category.
Cognitive ergonomics deals with the mental processes and
capacities of humans when at work. Mental strain from workload,
decision making, human error, and training fall into this category.
Organizational ergonomics deals with the organizational
structures, policies and processes in the work environment, such as
shift work, scheduling, job satisfaction, motivation, supervision,
teamwork, telecommuting, and ethics.

Human Machine Systems

A system is a set of element, the relation between these
element and boundary around them.
Most system consist of people and machine and
perform a function to produce some from of output.
Input are received in the from of Matter, Energy and
Information.

A Process Ergonomics
View of The Work
System

GENERIC TOOLS IN ERGONOMICS

Ergonomics checklists
Task analysis
ERGONOMICS CHECKLISTS Job analysis
Work organization
Workplace design
Physical demands
Mental demends
Human-machine interaction
Work environment

ADVANTAGES
A successful ergonomics program utilizes the skills of many
disciplines, including engineering, psychology, medical, safety,
management and the employees or associates
Thebenefitsof applying ergonomic principles:
-Maximize productivity, efficiency and quality;
-Reduce MSD risk by eliminating or minimizing ergonomic
risk factors;
-Improve employee morale; and
-Cost savings associated with injury-related
absenteeism,treatment, new hire training and WCB claims.
It can help you do work safely
It can make you more comfortable
It can prevent injuries

Conclusions
1)

It is important to apply the ergonomics standards to

keep a healthy live. Well expend a lot of time at work,
studying, etc.

2)

While Ergonomics is a relative new field of study, it

is acquiring relevance worldwide. More companies are
applying ergonomics policies. Probably some day will
be mandatory

3)

We need to think about how are we working, about

our postures and habits. It is always a good time to
learn and improve.