What is ergonomics?

Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with designing according to the human needs, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. The field is also called human engineering, and human factors engineering.

Ergonomic research is primarily performed by ergonomists, who study human capabilities in relationship to their work demands. Information derived from ergonomists contributes to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people. Ergonomics is an important part in industrial and product design, enabling the designer to develop products fit for safe and efficient use. In New Zealand the professional body for ergonomists is the New Zealand Ergonomics Society (NZES) of which Designbrand is a member

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