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HUMAN DIMENSIONS EXAMQUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Ergonomics is - Answer-User centered
IEA adopted Ergonomics as - Answer-the scientific discipline concerned with the
understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, the
profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to
optimize HUMAN WELL-BEING and overall system PERFORMANCE
Ergonomics - Answer-the science of work and a person's relationship to that work
Ergonomics single verb - Answer-the applied science of equipment design, as for the
workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and
discomfort. Also called human factors
Ergonomics plural verb - Answer-design factors, as for the workplace, intended to
maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort
literal meaning of ergonomics - Answer-the science of work. So its the study of how
work is done and how to work better
Ergonomics is the study of - Answer-designing equipment and devices that fit the
human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities
4 parts of ergonomic study - Answer-work environment
social environment
physical environment
technology
Demands in the work environment - Answer-physical demands
skill demands
risk demands
time demand
Demands in the social environment - Answer-social
cultural
lifestyle
Demands in the physical environment - Answer-physical agents
chemical agents
biological agents
Demands in technology - Answer-product design
hardware interface design
, software interface design
History of Ergonomics - Answer-Foundations for for the science of ergonomics probably
lies in some ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures in the way they organized their tools
and household equipment
1952 - Answer-Ergonomic society formed in England
1957 - Answer-Human factors society in the USA
Cognitive Ergonomics (human factors) - Answer-areas of knowledge that involved
human behavior and attributes (decision making, organization)
Industrial Ergonomics (ergonomics) - Answer-areas of knowledge that involved physical
aspects of the workplace and human abilities such as force required to lift, vibration and
reaches
Ergonomic design considerations - Answer-physical factors (surroundings, furniture,
tools)
biological factors (body dimensions, body capabilities)
psychological factors (work load, information processing, cognitive ability)
work factors (time, rate of production)
organizational factors (type of company, corporate climate)
Ergonomics - why - Answer-Enhance quality of life for all people and wellbeing.
enhance efficiency & effectiveness, safety, comfort, user satisfaction, productivity,
enhance quality of life for all people
OSHA - Answer-occupational safety and health administration
user centered - Answer-if an object, a system, or environment is intended for human
use, the its design should be based upon the physical and mental characteristics of its
human users
Ergonomist as a graduate degree career/specialty? - Answer-true
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
human design considerations for ergonomics - Answer-health and safety (hazards)
performance (ease of use, efficiency)
comfort (fatigue factor)
aesthetics (visual appeal)
individual needs (design specific)
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