Ergonomics: Origin and Overview
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What is the formal definition of Ergonomics?

  • The term used in the US and a few other countries for human factors
  • The scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the interactions among human and other elements of a system
  • The study of human abilities and characteristics which affect the design of equipment, systems, and jobs
  • The profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance (correct)

    • When was the name 'Ergonomics' officially proposed?

  • 1951
  • 1947
  • 1949 (correct)
  • 1950

    • What is the term used in the US for Ergonomics?

  • System Optimization
  • Human Abilities Study
  • Ergonomics
  • Human Factors (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of Ergonomics?

    <p>Enhancing human well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the implied warranties associated with the information provided in the document?

    <p>&quot;AS IS&quot; basis without any implied warranties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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