• Source: Outline of ergonomics

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to ergonomics:
Ergonomics – study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.




Branches of ergonomics


Engineering Psychology – Designing systems to suit their users
Macroergonomics – Designing systems to suit their users
Seating Ergonomics – Chair designed for use at an office




History of ergonomics






General ergonomics concepts


Aesthetics – Branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art, beauty, and taste
Comfort – Sense of physical or psychological ease
Usability, also known as Ease of use – Capacity of a system for its users to perform tasks
Business performance management – Processes to bring output into alignment with goals
Productivity – Average measure of the efficiency of production
Safety – State of being secure from harm, injury, danger, or other non-desirable outcomes
Ergonomic hazards – Physical conditions that may pose a risk of injury




Ergonomics scholars


Frederick Winslow Taylor – American mechanical engineer (1856–1915)
Wojciech Jastrzębowski – Polish biologist




See also


Rohmert's law – Law used to calculate "maximum holding time" for any particular task




External links



Human Factors and Ergonomics resources
NIOSH Topic Page on Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

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