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title: Ergonomics
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tags:
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- topic/ergonomics
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- destiny/permanent/entry-point
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- type/encyclopedia
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# Ergonomics
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> [!info]
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> The words "ergonomic" and "ergonomics"
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> represent a considerable portion of my vocabulary.
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> If I have a special interest, it's ergonomics.
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[^1]: [What is Ergonomics? - The International Ergonomics Association](https://iea.cc/about/what-is-ergonomics/)
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## Physical Ergonomics
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> [!quote]
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> _Physical ergonomics_ is concerned with human anatomical,
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> anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics
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> as they relate to physical activity.
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> (Relevant topics include working postures, materials handling,
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> repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders,
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> workplace layout, physical safety and health.)[^1]
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Worker to Self
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This one is not a big deal to me,
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beyond
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## Cognitive Ergonomics
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> [!quote]
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> _Cognitive ergonomics_ is concerned with mental processes,
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> such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response,
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> as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system.
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> (Relevant topics include mental workload, decision making,
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> skilled performance, human-computer interaction,
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> human reliability, work stress, and training
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> as these may relate to human-system design.)[^1]
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Worker to System
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## Organizational Ergonomics
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> [!quote]
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> _Organizational ergonomics_ is concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems,
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> including their organizational structures, policies, and processes.
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> (Relevant topics include communication, crew resource management,
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> work design, design of working times, teamwork, participatory design,
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> community ergonomics, cooperative work, new work paradigms,
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> virtual organizations, telework, and quality management.)[^1]
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Worker to Worker
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