ERGONOMICS – IOP2603 summary 2021

Study unit 1 – introduction to HFE Explain the 2 principles or guidelines, namely that the primary purposes of HFE are the design of tools and workstations and that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools or systems. 1 st guideline – explore together is that design is the primary purpose of ergonomics 2 nd guideline – we should explore is that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools or systems. Interdisciplinary knowledge is required in ergonomics in HFE design for the following reasons:  formulate system goals  understand functional requirements  design a new system  analyze a system  implement a system In your own words, explain what Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) are: Helander define human factors and ergonomics as:  Considering environmental and organizational constraints  Use knowledge of human abilities and limitations  To design the system, organization, job, machine, tool or consumer product  So that it is safe, efficient, and comfortable to use. Word ergonomics is derived from the word Greek words ergo (work) and nomos (laws). Main purpose is design. Primary purpose is to understand and model human behavior – but not to design. Definition: Ergonomics is scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. The focus of ergnomics HRE is the applied field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology that focuses on the interaction between human beings and the  Products