Ergonomics and
Productivity
Dear Readers,
Today I want to discuss another
topic i.e. ERGONOMICS. The International Ergonomics Association defines
ergonomics or human factors as follows:
Ergonomics (or human factors) 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 optimize human
well-being and overall system performance.
Now what is the relation of
Ergonomics in management or HR Department?
Ergonomics can also reduce the
potential for ill health at work, such as aches, pains and damage to the
wrists, shoulders and back, noise-induced hearing loss and work-related asthma.
Consider the layout of controls and equipment – they should be positioned in
relation to how they are used. Place those used most often where they are easy
to reach without the need to stoop, stretch or hunch. Making sure protective
measures such as extraction hoods or respirators are easy and comfortable to
use means they are more likely to be effective at reducing exposure to
hazardous substances. If you don’t follow ergonomics principles, there may be
serious consequences for people and whole organizations. Many well-known
accidents might have been prevented if ergonomics and human factors had been
considered in designing people’s jobs and the systems they worked in.
Applying ergonomics to the
workplace can:
- Reduce the potential for accidents;
- Reduce the potential for injury and ill health.
- Improve performance and productivity.
According to my favorite Wikipedia, Ergonomics is
employed to fulfill the goals of health and safety and productivity. It is relevant in the
design of such things as safe furniture and easy-to-use interfaces to machines
and equipment. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries
and other musculoskeletal disorders,
which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
So it can be concluded that Ergonomics
is about making things more efficient. By increasing the efficiency of a tool
or a task, you tend to shorten the length of time it takes to accomplish your
goal.
That is all for today. OPEN UP…!!! Stay Happy and Good Night
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