Ergonomics in the Workplace Health and （工作场所健康和人体工程学）.pdf

Ergonomics in the Workplace ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE Ergonomics in the Workplace 1 ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE Introduction The purpose of this short guide is to provide information to the reader on the subject of Ergonomics. It also provides guidance on where to source further information. It is not within the bounds of this guidance to discuss in detail all the main aspects of knowledge in the field of Ergonomics. However efforts will be made to give the reader an understanding of different Ergonomic principles aswell as an appreciation of relevant and useful literature and textbooks, which cover the subject of Ergonomics in more detail. The guidance is designed to assist those who deal with Ergonomic issues in a workplace setting and these include architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, health and safety professionals, safety representatives, employers and employees. “Ergonomics applies information about human behaviour, abilities and limitations and other characteristics to the design of tools, machines, tasks, jobs and environments for productive, safe, comfortable and effective human use” (McCormick and Saunders 1993). A number of factors play a role in Ergonomics; these include body posture and movement (sitting, standing, lifting, pulling and pushing), and environmental factors (noise, lighting, temperature, humidity). (Dul et al 1993). THE IMPACT OF ERGONOMICS ON WORKPLACE DESIGN