What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
Why do we concern on Ergonomics?
Poor ergonomics mean lack of unity between environment, tasks and equipment and this can be a reason for health problems also.
Therefore, it is important to use correct ergonomics while you are working.
Benefits of Ergonomics principles
Increase your productivity and comfortable.
Improve health and safety at work.
Increase work quality.
Reduce time loss at work.
Ergonomics principals can be used for our day-to-day life.
When working in an office with computers, when weight lifting, writing, using mobiles also we should use our body mechanics and correct postures. In the correct way of working is training ergonomics, educate people, design workplaces according to ergonomic guidelines etc. you can get advice from a physiotherapist. In ergonomics, it seeks to understand how to arrange the workplace/ system can be designed to match the purpose and people who use it.
Let's use the correct ergonomics and make everyday work easier.
Ruvini Buddhasinghe
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