| ding to the definition given by International | | | | Then the design goes in a way such that they |
| Ergonomics Association in 2000, Ergonomics is the | | | | can really blend the best abilities of the people and |
| scientific discipline which is concerned mainly with | | | | machines to provide some very useful ergonomic |
| the understanding of interactions among humans | | | | products. Ergonomists frequently use two- or |
| and other elements of a system, and the | | | | three-dimensional mannequins that represent |
| profession that applies theory, principles, data, and | | | | particular dimensions of the human body, such as |
| methods to design in order to optimize human | | | | seated height, or arm length or reach. And they |
| well-being and overall system performance. The | | | | some times go for advanced tools which |
| person who takes Ergonomics as the profession | | | | implement technologies like computer aided design |
| is called an Ergonomist. | | | | or manufacturing. The tool that they use mainly |
| Design Principles: | | | | depends up on the product which they are trying |
| Ergonomists mainly uses the principles of | | | | to develop. |
| psychology, industrial engineering, biometrics and | | | | Finding the Best Deal: |
| even bioinformatics up to an extent. They use all | | | | If you are really interested in knowing about |
| these principles to design various ergonomic | | | | these ergonomic products or ergonomics as a |
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| by depending upon physical strengths and | | | | internet. You can even find so many ergonomic |
| weaknesses of the people who are targeted while | | | | products online. For example, is a web site where |
| designing them. These products also depend upon | | | | you can buy the ergonomic products. This web |
| the response time which people normally take to | | | | site is really a good source for ergonomic |
| react to various types of incidents and the | | | | products. They offer wide range products. Some |
| amount of stress which they can bear. The | | | | of them include ergonomic keyboards, mice, |
| ergonomic products range from the handle of a | | | | trackballs, arm supports and many more. They |
| toothbrush to the flight deck of the space shuttle. | | | | always strive to provide their customers with |
| While designing the ergonomic products, | | | | comfort and productivity while helping to reduce |
| ergonomists view the target audience and the | | | | repetitive stress injuries. |
| product that they have to develop as a single unit. | | | | |