Ergonomics

Shante Brown

What Is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the study of equipment design and use in the workplace and the environment, in order to make people more comfortable and efficient in their work and living environment.

Purpose of Ergonomics

The purpose of ergonomics is to prevent common injuries such as: Back pain Eyestrain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Shoulder pain Neck pain

Ergonomically Designed Devices

The Computer workstation Computer Mouse Keyboard Chair Adjustable

monitor

Ergonomically Designed Devices

Recreation Ergonomics is also

applied to equipment used for leisurely activities such as the television remote control and video game remote controls.

Other Ergonomically Designed Devices Ergonomics is

also used for: Writing materials

Household supplies, such as, kitchen tool and cleaning equipment

Work attire

Ergonomics and WU

Ergonomically speaking, there are a few things that could be improved here on campus Better ergonomically designed chairs

in residence hall rooms Bigger desks Appropriate seating arrangements

and lab classrooms

Conclusion

The study of ergonomics has broadened its focus to what we understand it to be today. Everyday new designs and equipment are introduced to increase comfort and efficiency in the parts of our lives where we spend the a majority of our time.