3. What is Ergonomics?
• Ergonomics is defined as the science related
to man and his work, embodying the
anatomic, physiologic, and mechanical
principles affecting the efficient use of human
energy.
4. The history of Ergonomics
.
• Since the beginning of time
we have been trying to make
everything more efficient
with less stress
• In 1857, Wojciech
Jastrzebowski created the
word "ergonomics"
• The idea became popular
around the industrial
revolution
5. Development
Early Development
• Early man used tools like
sharpened stones to make
tasks easier
• Work related injuries are
dated back to the 16th
century
Later Development
• During World War I, plane
cockpits were so
ergonomically inefficient, it
was causing accidents. This
had a huge push for
ergonomic advancements
into today.
6. Ergonomics in the Workplace
• Workplaces are more
aware of the effects of
musculoskeletal
damage such as tennis
elbow and carpal tunnel
syndrome
• Rising health care costs
have prompted
employers to design a
better work
environment
7. Benefits of ergonomics
(employee)
• Some benefits for the
employee may include:
– An increase in comfort
and job satisfaction.
– Decrease in physical
stress.
– Can save time leaving
more hours to do other
work.
• .
8. Benefits of ergonomics
(Employer)
• Some benefits for the
employer may include:
– Improvement in morale
at the work place
– Improvement in
productivity
