What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics can be defined as the study and design of products, workplaces, processes and systems to match the strengths and weaknesses of people, in such a way as to minimise costs and errors, and to maximise user satisfaction and health. Ergonomics subsumes what used to be known as "Work Study" into a more science based subject, and it also includes the psychological dimensions relevant to workplaces and work systems. It has a very broad spread of input and application so is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, which endow it with many strengths but also particular difficulties.

The importance and relevance of Ergonomics both within and outside Ireland is increasing, with the present day emphasis on such issues as product usability, musculoskeletal injuries, and complex system failures which result in serious accidents like the Chernobyl disaster. It is necessary and desirable that Irish industry and Irish products will become well known for their good ergonomics.

Definition of Ergonomics 

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