Workplace Ergonomics

 

 

Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimise human wellbeing and overall system performance.(+Read More)

Ergonomics is employed to fulfil the two goals of health and productivity.  It is essentially about "fitting work to people".  It's the process of designing or setting up workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Poor workplace design leads to fatigued and frustrated workers. This in turn leads to workers being unproductive. Most often, it also leads to a painful and costly injury, lower productivity and poor product quality. By making improvements to the work process, you are removing barriers to maximum safe work performance. You are providing your workers with a job that is within their body’s capabilities and limitations. And you’ll be contributing to your company’s bottom line. Done well, an ergonomics improvement process can be a key contributor to your company’s competitiveness in the marketplace and provide a better work experience for your people.(-Collapse)