BIOL 1020U Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Human Factors And Ergonomics, Cognitive Ergonomics, Erector Spinae Muscles
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Demonstrates an understanding of human factors and ergonomics as they relate to human movement and performance. Describes and considers ergonomics risk factors (force, awkward postures, repetition, contact stress, duration/time, lighting and population, anthropometrics) Recognizes normal and abnormal adaptation of the individual group or population to the environment and occupation. Recognizes and analyzes various work environment alterations and accommodations. Simpler definition: is the design and engineering of human machine systems for the purpose of enhancing human performance. Ergonomists contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitation of people. Credited with the first use of the word ergonomics. The outline of ergonomics i. e. science of work. Based on the truth from the natural science. Occupational is the study of physical interruption of workers with their tools, machines and material so as to enhance the workers performance while minimizing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
