What is Ergonomics?http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/cga/lowres/cgan464l.jpg

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About ErgonomicsThe word Ergonomics is derived from the Greek term ‘ergo’ meaning work and effort, and ‘nomos’ meaning

to study.

It is the study of ‘fitting’ work to people NOT people to work

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What is Ergonomics?Ergonomics:

is the application of scientific principles, methods, and data drawn from a variety of

disciplines to the development of engineering systems in which people play a significant role.

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What is Ergonomics?Disciplines that contribute to Ergonomics:

PsychologyCognitive Sciences

PhysiologyBiomechanics

Applied Physical AnthropometryIndustrial Systems Engineering

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Laptop pickerhttp://www.laptoppicker.com/archives/hk-ergonomics-lindo-hip-office-wearable-laptop-stand.jpg

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Even for the unemployedhttp://unemploymentality.com/images/Unemploy_ergonomics_medium.jpg

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Fitting the job to you...http://www.flhsmv.gov/das/safety/nkbsafety.html

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...and not you to the job!http://www.funzug.com/index.php/funny-pictures/it-happens-only-in-pakistan.html

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Applying Ergonomics at your working space

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desktop horrorsPicture taken from own teaching notes

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ideal working spacePicture taken from own teaching notes

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•  Eliminate any reflection on your monitor.

additional steps

•  Position any additional equipment in accessible places.

Picture taken from own teaching notes

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Applying Ergonomics in product design

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ergonomically-designed working spaces...a comparison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_F-yaQ4Xqc

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your taskIdentify an everyday product that has been developed significantly for at least over the last 10 years

Make a comparison of its design from an ergonomics perspective. You have to include pictures of the product in its early design, and how it looks like currently

Some suggested products that you can make comparisons on are:

computer mouse/keyboards

toothbrush

games console controller design

handphones

writing equipments

mugs/water bottles/eating utensils/cutlery

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your taskIdentify the changes that had been made. As a guide you can comment on changes that have been made in the following areas:

Functionality (Shapes, forms, overall designs, etc)

User Interface (GUI)

Incorporating ergonomics-related technologies, if any

Incorporating additional functionalities

Adaptive usage for Universal Design

and any other relevant information that you might want to include

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