ISO 9241-410:2008— Ergonomic Input Devices
A 2023 study of administrative staff at Bangladeshi universities revealed a strong correlation between poor workstation ergonomics — including suboptimal keyboard and input device setups…
Minimizing Workplace Injuries: The Ergonomic Edge in Conveyor Design
Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses across industries, particularly in environments where repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or awkward postures are routine. Among these…
Sitting Ergonomically
A widespread health hazard is not instantaneous but gradually brought on by the seemingly innocuous activity of sitting. Sitting in an office environment, particularly resting…
AAMI TIR59: Integrating Human Factors into Medical Devices
Human factors, or ergonomics, strives to understand the interactions among humans and the other elements of a system. Integrating human factors engineering, otherwise known as…
Office Ergonomics: Designing for Worker Productivity and Health
Although sitting a desk for hours at a time may seem detrimental to health and productivity, it doesn’t have to be. The purpose of office…
Human Factors Engineering Issues in Space Exploration
Ergonomics is the scientific study of human efficiency in a work environment. This discipline strives to optimize performance and maximize worker well-being. Human factors engineering…
Ergonomic Hazards of Touch Screens
Touch screens have become a widely used input method for computers, cell phones, tablets, and video game controllers. While this type of gesture-based interface can…
ANSI/HFES 100: Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations
There are several major differences that exist between the workplace of today and that of the past. A significant contrast between these two environments is…