Ergonomics

Quick meaning: Ergonomics is a noun meaning The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

Meaning

The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

More Meanings

1. (economics, rare) Political economy.

Example Sentences

Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design.

As the titlepage of this latter portion of his work indicates, M. Courcelle Seneuil confines himself to political economy considered as a practical science, or, as he chooses to call it, to ergonomics.

Experts now contend that problems at work – low productivity, health hazards, accidents, high turn over – may well have their genesis in the work environment – the result of ignorance of ergonomics. The essence of ergonomics is to design or redesign the work and the work environment to fit people. It aims to ensure that work procedures, tools, equipment and environment are safe, efficient and comfortable by applying engineering, physiological, psychological and anatomical knowledge.

Synonyms for ergonomics

Depending on context, synonyms include biotechnology, bioengineering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bioengineering, biotechnology, factors, ergology, egonomics, anthropotechnics.

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