Ergonomics II

1. What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomists is the study human capabilities in  work demands, to help to improve on their facilities.

2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?

• Safety
• Comfort
• Ease of use
• Productivity/performance



Some of the Ergonomics in a work space 

• Aesthetics

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.

• Safety - Elderly must try to sit up straight as their bones and muscles and easily be strained. So it is advisable to use a chair with a back-supporter.
• Comfort - It will be more comfortable for an elderly to use a chair of comfort with his/her willing hardness.
• Easy of use - Elderly need products with simple instructions like microwave oven.
• Productivity/performance - There may be some computer which are especially for elderly like only with e-mail, youtube, entertainment etc.
• Aesthetics - Products like handphones that elderly use may have the design that suits them without insulting them or their age