Definition

1. Noun:
   • The applied science of equipment design: Ergonomics is the study and application of principles intended to optimize human well-being and overall system performance by designing products, systems, and environments to fit the people who use them.
   • The study of work and working conditions: It specifically focuses on the relationship between workers and their occupational environments, aiming to reduce discomfort, fatigue, and risk of injury.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Good office ergonomics can prevent back pain and repetitive strain injuries.
  • The company hired a consultant to improve the ergonomics of the factory workstation.
  • This chair was designed with ergonomics in mind.

Advanced Usage

• "Human factors and ergonomics": This is the full name of the discipline, often used in academic and professional contexts to emphasize the integration of human capabilities and limitations into design.

  • The course covers principles of human factors and ergonomics.

• "Ergonomic design": A common phrase describing products or systems created according to ergonomic principles.

  • The ergonomic design of the keyboard helps reduce wrist strain.

Variants and Related Words

• Ergonomic (adj): Pertaining to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.

  • An ergonomic mouse is shaped to fit the hand naturally.

• Ergonomist (n): A specialist in the field of ergonomics.

  • The ergonomist assessed the new assembly line layout.

Synonyms

• Human factors engineering: A synonymous term, especially in North American contexts.
• Biotechnology (in this specific context): The application of biological principles to engineering design for human use.

Related Phrases

• "Consider the ergonomics of": To think about the human-use design aspects of something.

  • When buying a desk, you must consider the ergonomics of your daily tasks.

• "Ergonomic assessment/evaluation": A formal analysis of a workspace or product from an ergonomic perspective.

  • The office manager scheduled an ergonomic assessment for all employees.

Noun

1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments