Advancing industrial ergonomics

Ergonomics is concerned with the design of working systems in which human beings interact with machines. It is a science drawing upon various other sciences (e.g. anatomy, physiology, physical anthropology, applied psychology), that deals with the design and positioning of machines, instruments, and controls so that they may be used with maximum efficiency by human beings.

1. Ergomomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker. When there is a mismatch between the physical requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the worker, repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) can result.

1. Supporting social technology
2. Safeguarding employee health
3. Organizing industrial arts
4. Laying out work premises
5. Improving usability of technical products
6. Advancing engineering

1. Improving human-computer interaction
2. Developing biomechanics

1. Using man-machine systems
2. Using engineering cybernetics
3. Using computer-aided design
4. Researching systems
5. Managing computer stress

1. Promoting social innovation
2. Creating genetically modified organisms

1. Occupational diseases

1. Rights
2. Inhumanity

1. INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERS: Applied Ergonomics Society
2. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
3. The Ergonomics Center
4. Advancing Ergonomic Culture
5. US Ergonomics
6. Ergonomics
7. Ergonomics and the Alexander Technique