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Definition of Ergonomics
1. Noun. The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments.
Generic synonyms: Applied Science, Engineering, Engineering Science, Technology
Derivative terms: Ergonomic
Definition of Ergonomics
1. Noun. The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ergonomics
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Medical Definition of Ergonomics
1. A branch of ecology concerned with human factors in the design and operations of machines and the physical environment. Origin: ergo-+ G. Nomos, law (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ergonomics
Literary usage of Ergonomics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Papers and Proceedings of the Surgeon General's Conference on Agricultural edited by Melvin L. Myers (1994)
"Dr. Konz: SUMMARY ergonomics deals with the interaction of man and machine in
... ergonomics Overview The word ergonomics was coined by Professor Murrell in ..."
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Selected Referencesby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Armstrong's An ergonomics Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome continues with this
advice: "Non-occupational factors may suggest the need for medical screening, ..."
3. Electronic Highway Infrastructure Development and Information Services (in by Mark Goldstein, Richard Z. Gooding (1998)
"Bad Human Factors Designs (Michael J. Darnell) http://www.baddesigns.com/ Board
of Certification in Professional ergonomics (BCPE) ..."
4. Women Workers: Trends and Issues by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"OSHA has brought a number of workplace ergonomics problems to the attention of
the Postal Service during the past 6 years. For example, in May 1986, ..."
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