Basic knowledge
Ergonomics
Article REF: T3100 V1
Basic knowledge
Ergonomics

Authors : François DANIELLOU, Michel NAËL

Publication date: November 10, 1995 | Lire en français

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2. Basic knowledge

2.1 Key concepts in ergonomics

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2.1.1 Human diversity and variability

Design approaches are rarely based on a prior analysis of future users. The image of the "average man" often serves as an implicit reference. In reality, however, diversity and variability are the rule:

  • diversity of physical characteristics: anthropometric characteristics (body segment sizes), but also around 10% left-handed, 8% of the male population with color vision difficulties, almost 50% of the...

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