CHAPTER 3. ERGONOMICS

Ergonomics as a general concept:

Ergonomics is a 20th century science born of the need to adapt the environment to human needs.

Ergonomics is the science that sets the rules that must be taken into account in designing the work environment so that it becomes enjoyable and functional. In essence, it "shapes" the necessary conditions so that there are no effects on the health of employees (physical and mental).

In the design of office furniture, ergonomics in the sense of functionality and comfort, ie physical well-being, plays a very big role for any company that designs professional ergonomic furniture. Knowledge of ergonomics creates a positive climate of interest in the value of ergonomics and its role in facilitating the interaction between man and the environment he creates, especially at the technological level.

In many ways, ergonomics is an idea, a philosophy of life, a culture that must be diffused and existed in every adult. It is a way of looking at the world with a different eye, thinking about people in the workplace and how they deal with their daily practical problems, how they work together, how they produce, how they interact with each other.

Ergonomics introduces the idea that since man invented machines, he appeared in this world long before them and it is right to have "value" importance to continue to maintain complete control over them.

Machinery and work environment should be adapted to the needs, desires and abilities of the person in order to serve him and make his life easier. This is the view and the basis on which ergonomics scientists treat working conditions and humans.

Understanding how people behave at work, how they interact with machines on a physical as well as emotional level, create the ideal work environment that will keep people happy and joyful.

When this happens, when "man" and machine are in complete harmony, the result is increased productivity.