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title: Ergonomics
tags:
  - topic/ergonomics
  - destiny/permanent/entry-point
  - type/encyclopedia
---
# Ergonomics

> [!info]
> The words "ergonomic" and "ergonomics"
> represent a considerable portion of my vocabulary.
> If I have a special interest, it's ergonomics.

[^1]: [What is Ergonomics? - The International Ergonomics Association](https://iea.cc/about/what-is-ergonomics/)

## Physical Ergonomics

> [!quote]
> _Physical ergonomics_ is concerned with human anatomical,
> anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics
> as they relate to physical activity.
> (Relevant topics include working postures, materials handling,
> repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders,
> workplace layout, physical safety and health.)[^1]

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## Cognitive Ergonomics

> [!quote]
> _Cognitive ergonomics_ is concerned with mental processes,
> such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response,
> as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system.
> (Relevant topics include mental workload, decision making,
> skilled performance, human-computer interaction,
> human reliability, work stress, and training
> as these may relate to human-system design.)[^1]

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## Organizational Ergonomics

> [!quote]
> _Organizational ergonomics_ is concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems,
> including their organizational structures, policies, and processes.
> (Relevant topics include communication, crew resource management,
> work design, design of working times, teamwork, participatory design,
> community ergonomics, cooperative work, new work paradigms,
> virtual organizations, telework, and quality management.)[^1]

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