Ergonomics
11.1 Guidance
11.1.1 What is ergonomics?
In general, ergonomics concerns the ‘application of a human system interface technology to the design or modification of systems to enhance performance, safety, health, comfort, effectiveness and quality of life’. As such, there are four major components:
• Hardware ergonomics (i.e. man–machine technology). This concerns the study of human, physical and perceptual characteristics and its application to the design of controls, displays, tools, seating, work surfaces and workspace arrangements, and so on.
• Environmental ergonomics (i.e. man–environment technology). This was first studied in the late 1930s as concern grew about the effects of noise, vibration, lighting, climate, ...
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