Basic Ergonomic Principles
Note: For a more thorough introduction to ergonomics, refer to OSHAcademy course 711 Introduction to Ergonomics.
Ergonomics (er'gõ nom'iks):
- The study of work and the relationship of work to the physical and cognitive capabilities of people.
- Fitting the job (tools, tasks, and environment) to the employee, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job.
Ergonomic principles are derived from many areas, including:
- biomechanics
- physiology
- anthropometry
- industrial engineering
- safety
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