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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
In 1857, Wojciech Jastrzębowski, in his book "An outline of Ergonomics, or the Science of Work" written in Polish first coined the word " Ergonomics". This term is derived from Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (laws)<ref>Zunjic A. A new definition of ergonomics. IETI transactions on ergonomics and safety. 2017 Mar 1;1(1):1-6.</ref>. | In 1857, Wojciech Jastrzębowski, in his book "An outline of Ergonomics, or the Science of Work" written in Polish first coined the word " Ergonomics". This term is derived from Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (laws)<ref name=":0">Zunjic A. A new definition of ergonomics. IETI transactions on ergonomics and safety. 2017 Mar 1;1(1):1-6.</ref>. There are several definitions of ergonomics documented in literature. The terms "ergonomics" and "human factors" can be interchangeably used where the former originated in Europe and the latter is used in America<ref name=":0" /> . According to the major definitions, ergonomics is both a science and technology. A science that instills fundamental learning and a technology which raises problems of design. This means that understanding of ergonomics contains all the elements of total human - environment system<ref name=":1">Wilson JR. Fundamentals of ergonomics in theory and practice. Applied ergonomics. 2000 Dec 1;31(6):557-67.</ref> | ||
== | Studies have shown that major cause of musculoskeletal disorders are due to ergonomic risk factors at work place. This is due to factors like high repetition, excessive forces and awkward postures. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability especially in their working years causing lost earnings and worker compensation claims<ref>Genaidy AM, Al-Shedi AA, Shell RL. Ergonomic risk assessment: preliminary guidelines for analysis of repetition, force and posture. Journal of human ergology. 1993 Jun 15;22(1):45-55.</ref> | ||
== Contextual Factors for Workplace Ergonomics == | |||
Application of ergonomics involves real life settings. Hence application of ergonomic findings in practice needs a good grasp of context at individual and societal levels. Contextual factors for the application of ergonomics at various levels involves financial, technological, legal, organisational, social, political and professional factors<ref name=":1" /> | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In 1857, Wojciech Jastrzębowski, in his book "An outline of Ergonomics, or the Science of Work" written in Polish first coined the word " Ergonomics". This term is derived from Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (laws)[1]. There are several definitions of ergonomics documented in literature. The terms "ergonomics" and "human factors" can be interchangeably used where the former originated in Europe and the latter is used in America[1] . According to the major definitions, ergonomics is both a science and technology. A science that instills fundamental learning and a technology which raises problems of design. This means that understanding of ergonomics contains all the elements of total human - environment system[2]
Studies have shown that major cause of musculoskeletal disorders are due to ergonomic risk factors at work place. This is due to factors like high repetition, excessive forces and awkward postures. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability especially in their working years causing lost earnings and worker compensation claims[3]
Contextual Factors for Workplace Ergonomics[edit | edit source]
Application of ergonomics involves real life settings. Hence application of ergonomic findings in practice needs a good grasp of context at individual and societal levels. Contextual factors for the application of ergonomics at various levels involves financial, technological, legal, organisational, social, political and professional factors[2]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Zunjic A. A new definition of ergonomics. IETI transactions on ergonomics and safety. 2017 Mar 1;1(1):1-6.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wilson JR. Fundamentals of ergonomics in theory and practice. Applied ergonomics. 2000 Dec 1;31(6):557-67.
- ↑ Genaidy AM, Al-Shedi AA, Shell RL. Ergonomic risk assessment: preliminary guidelines for analysis of repetition, force and posture. Journal of human ergology. 1993 Jun 15;22(1):45-55.
