Ergonomics

Ergonomics applies equally to product design and to the design of industrial processes. It is most effective when integrated into the various stages of design.

The effectiveness of ergonomics depends, on the one hand, on basic knowledge of how the human operator functions and the limits of many aspects of this functioning, and, on the other hand, on specific methods that can be integrated into design processes. This article describes the conditions of opportunity and realization, as well as the nature of the results produced by these methods.

The main fields of application of ergonomics are presented, highlighting a few specific aspects.

Finally, we outline how ergonomics can be introduced into projects and organizations.