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 […]
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Integrating Human Factors into Design Controls of 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 […]
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 […]