a brief overview of the historical development of ergonomics in organizational design and management (odam) is presented. as a component of technology or ergonomics, macro ergonomics are described as a systematic. scientifically based means of optimizing work system  design. macro ergonomics  might  be reoffered  to  as: organization - environment - human - machine interface technology. involve...

This paper presents the ergonomic aspects in designing and prototyping of desks cum chairs used in elementary schools. The procedures adopted for the assessment includedthe study of existing school furniture, design analysis and development of prototypes. The design approach proposed a series of adjustable desks and chairs developed in terms of ergonomic concepts. In the development stage, the ...

Most of the shoe racks available in market are required to be in tune with ergonomic criteria to enhance their usability. Keeping this fact in mind, an attempt was initiated to design an ergonomic multi-purpose shoe rack for a small family with 5-6 members of varying age group starting from kids to grandparents to suit present day apartment model residential dwellings. Following a small user su...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate muscle fatigue and participant pain in the upper back, cervical, and arm muscles associated with microlaryngeal surgery (MLS) in standardized favorable and unfavorable ergonomic positions. STUDY DESIGN Individual randomized counterbalanced design. METHODS Electromyographic sensors were placed on targeted muscles involved with performing MLS on 18 otolaryngo...

We read with great interest the recently published article entitled “Use of Ergonomic Measures Related to Musculoskeletal Complaints among Construction Workers: A 2-year Follow-up Study” by Frings-Dresen et al [1]. Ergonomic intervention prevents work-related musculoskeletal injuries in workers. We compliment the authors for their initiative to implement ergonomic measures through a national ca...

BACKGROUND Work-related shoulder pain is a common problem. Ergonomic factors in the workplace are thought to be important but a number of other factors have also been associated with shoulder pain. AIMS To identify risk factors for work-related shoulder pain in Alberta, focusing particularly on ergonomic risk factors. METHODS A case referent design was used to compare individuals who made a...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to determine if an alternative mouse promotes more neutral postures and decreases forearm muscle activity and if training enhances these biomechanical benefits. BACKGROUND Computer mouse use is a risk factor for developing musculoskeletal disorders; alternative mouse designs can help lower these risks. Ergonomic training combined with alternative input d...

Because of the increasing use of data processing in all fields in human life (e.g. work, education, leisure) the attention to a user-friendly software design is rising more and more. The quality and acceptance of an interactive human-computer system highly depends on the ergonomic design of the user interface. In the past, ergonomic aspects were often neglected when developing software and info...