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An overview of ergonomics, a multidisciplinary field that focuses on optimizing human-machine interactions. It covers key concepts such as physical and organizational ergonomics, anthropometry, and the use of various measurement devices. The document also includes examples of ergonomic principles applied to different work environments, such as deskwork, seated work, and work with display screen equipment.
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ļ¬ Ergo: Work ļ¬ Nomos: Science (Law) ļ¬ Ergo+nomics : WORKLAW ļ¬ This name has been found in the UK in 1949. The origin of the Word is Latin. ļ¬ Other names: ļ¬ Human Factor Engineering in USA ļ¬ Applied Psychology in UK ļ¬ Biotechnology in Scandinavian countries ļ¬ Industrial Psychology in Germany
ļ¬ Itās a multi-disciplinary science, that having regard to the peopleās anatomical features, anthropometric characteristics, physiological capacity and tolerances, the influence of all the factors that may occur physical, physiological and psychological strain in industrial work environments, trying to reveal basic laws of system efficiency and human- machine-environment.
furniture, hand tools, equipment, job requirements workplace environment ........ human dimensions, capabilities limitations expectations ......... Basic principle: Compatibility interfere to environment (^) Observe people
THE MAIN SCIENCES WHICH CONSTITUTES ERGONOMICS
ļ¬ Human characteristics: Height, working positions, perceptions, physical and mental abilities such as decision-making ļ¬ Human-machine relationship: Displays and controls, information flow, automation ļ¬ Environmental conditions: Heating, lighting, noise, humidity, vibration etc ... ļ¬ Other aspects of human activities: Error, mistakes, accidents, safety rules etc ...
LIGHTINING NOISE AND VIBRATION DUST, SMOKE AND TOXIC AGENTS ENVIRONMENT HEAT AND HUMIDITY RADIATION EFFECTS HUMAN FACTORS PERSONAL INTELLLIGENCE AND SKILLS WORK LOAD EFFECTS ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITION AGE AND GENDER FACTORS SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES LEVEL OF EDUCATION EXPERIENCE CREATIVITY SKILLS JOB ENTHUSIASM PERSONAL HEALTH FOUNDERS FINANCING PROJECTING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT CONTROL IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTION MACHINE INSTALLATION OPERATION SUPPLY AND MAINTANANCE IMPROVEMENT RENOVATION CLOSE ENVIRONMENT INDICATORS CONTROLS MACHINE AND HUMAN MECHANICS DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS POSITIONS AND SITTING GENERAL ENVIRONMENT PERCEPTION WARNING
WORK TIME DECREASES FATIGUE DECREASES ACCIDENTS DECREASES ABSENCES DECREASES CORRUPTION AND WASTE OF MATERIALS DECREASES QUALITY INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY, PROFIT AND REVENUE OF EMPLOYEES INCREASES BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS APPLICATIONS
ļ¬ They are the force arm of the movement system. BaÄlantı noktalarına kuvvet tatbik eden tek yƶnde kasılabilen veya gevÅeyerek uzayabilen gĆ¼Ć§lĆ¼ yapılardır. It is divided into three:
