Ergonomics and human factors at work Health （人体工程学和人为因素在工作中健康）.pdfVIP

Health and Safety Executive Ergonomics and human factors at work A brief guide Introduction This leaflet is aimed at employers, managers and others and will help you understand ergonomics and human factors in the workplace. It gives some examples of ergonomics problems and simple, effective advice about how to solve them. You may have heard the term ‘ergonomics’. In some industries, such as major hazards, defence and transport, ergonomics is also called ‘human factors’. This leaflet helps to explain how applying ergonomics can improve health and safety in your workplace. Ergonomics is a science concerned with the ‘fit’ between people and their work. It puts people first, taking account of their capabilities and This is a web-friendly version limitations. Ergonomics aims to make sure that tasks, equipment, of leaflet INDG90(rev3), information and the environment fit each worker. published 03/13 To assess the fit between a person and their work, you have to consider a range of factors, including: The job/task being done: ■ The demands on the worker (activities, workload, work pacing, shiftwork and fatigue). ■ The equipment used (its design in terms of size, shape, controls, displays, and