Chapter 1: Introduction to Ergonomics Quiz
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Ergonomics is the study of people in their ______ and is the process in which workplaces, products and systems are designed or rearranged so that they fit the people who use them.

workplace

Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a ______, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

system

Physical ergonomics is very much focused on workplace ergonomics and takes human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics into consideration. It is all about building better working place with jobs designed to match capabilities of people resulting in better working experience. It is an approach or solution to deal with a number of work-related musculoskeletal ________.

disorders

Ergonomics brings together knowledge from anatomy and physiology, psychology, engineering and statistics and ensures that the designs complement the strengths and abilities of people who ______ it.

<p>use</p> Signup and view all the answers

In workplace, when body is stressed by an awkward posture, extreme temperature, or repeated movement, the musculoskeletal system can be affected. Hence ergonomics play major role in reducing these work related injuries or illness like computer vision syndrome, neck and back pain, and ______ syndrome etc.

<p>carpal tunnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among _________.

<p>humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ergonomics aims to improve workspaces and environments to reduce the risk of ______.

<p>injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

Categories of Ergonomics and it Works Data and information are collected from various disciplines and is used to design an equipment, modify or rearrange them in a way that it benefits people using them and helps to reduce the risk ________ that can happen.

<p>injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Environmental physics: noise, light, heat, cold, radiation, vibration body systems: hearing, ________, sensations.

<p>Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ergonomics is a science-based discipline that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system ______.

<p>performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applied psychology: skill, learning, errors, differences Social psychology: groups, communication, learning, _________.

<p>behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mechanical and industrial engineering Industrial design Information design Kinesiology Physiology ________ Domains of Specialization Physical Cognitive Organizational.

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