Outline of ergonomics

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Ergonomics (also called human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance (definition adopted by the International Ergonomics Association in 2000).

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to ergonomics:

Contents 1 Essence of ergonomics 2 Branches of ergonomics 3 History of ergonomics 4 General ergonomics concepts 5 Ergonomics scholars 6 Leaders in ergonomics 7 Ergonomics lists 8 See also 9 External links

[edit] Essence of ergonomics

Main article: Ergonomics

[edit] Branches of ergonomics

• Engineering Psychology
• Macroergonmics
• Seating Ergonomics

[edit] History of ergonomics

Main article: History of ergonomics

[edit] General ergonomics concepts

• Aesthetics
• Comfort
• Ease of use
• Performance management
• Productivity
• Safety

[edit] Ergonomics scholars

• Frederick Winslow Taylor
• Wojciech Jastrzębowski

[edit] Leaders in ergonomics

[edit] Ergonomics lists

Main article: List of ergonomics topics

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

• Human Factors and Ergonomics resources
• NIOSH Topic Page on Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

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