Ergonomics

The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments. The technology concerned with the design, manufacture, and arrangement of products and environments to be safe, healthy, and comfortable for human beings.
 * Ergonomics- noun**
 * 1) //(used with a sing. verb)// The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Also called biotechnology, human engineering, human factors engineering.
 * 2) //(used with a pl. verb)// Design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort: The ergonomics of the new office were felt to be optimal.

Scientific study of the efficiency of people in the workplace. Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. The scientific study of equipment design, as in office furniture or transportation seating, for the purpose of improving efficiency, comfort, or safety. The study of the design and arrangement of equipment so that people will interact with the equipment in healthy, comfortable, and efficient manner. As related to computer equipment, ergonomics is concerned with such factors as the physical design of the keyboard, screens, and related hardware, and the manner in which people interact with these hardware devices. [] [] [] Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. [] [] []
 * Note**: The term is most often encountered in discussions of the design of furniture, tools, and other things built to be used by humans.
 * Ergonomics**
 * an applied science concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely called also human engineering, human factors engineering
 * Ergonomics** is the scientific discipline concerned with designing according to 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.