Ergonomics

First....It has been an extrange semester. Online Zoom classes have been difficult for me.
I have many subjects that I could call interesting I had a few classes, but I enjoyed Ergonomics.
I can define Ergonomics or human factors like the scientific discipline conc

erned 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 in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

And where does the word come from?

Well this word comes from the Greek word “ergon” which means work and “nomos” which means laws. It’s essentially the “laws of work” or “science of work”.

A good ergonomic design removes incompatibilities between the work and the worker and creates the optimal work environment.

I learned about the human body and its anatomy and how it interacts with objects. 

For example, I learned that a chair must have a certain size, shape and materiality. The back of the chair must be comfortable and conform to the shape of the human back, so that it does not cause problems for the user.