| The science of understanding humans and their | | | | Ergonomics broadly has three separate domains, |
| interaction with other elements in a system is | | | | as classified by the International Ergonomics |
| called Ergonomics. The study helps in building | | | | Association (IEA): physical ergonomics, cognitive |
| theories that further builds methods and designs in | | | | ergonomics and organisational ergonomics. Physical |
| order to optimise the performance of an overall | | | | ergonomics deals with human anatomical and |
| system. | | | | physiological characteristics and their co-ordination |
| The study takes into account the designing of | | | | with a process. Cognitive ergonomics deals more |
| equipment required for a job in a manner that fits | | | | with the mental processes, such as memory, |
| the worker. This helps in preventing repetitive | | | | reasoning, perception, etc, and how they affect |
| strain injuries, which can develop over time and | | | | the working of a system. Organisational |
| can lead to long-term disabilities. The study around | | | | ergonomics deals more with the structure of a |
| ergonomics helps in developing furniture, machine | | | | system like organisational hierarchy, policies, etc. |
| parts and tools that have easy-to-use interfaces. | | | | |