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Ergonomics
Industrial Engineering

Ergonomics

Design of work, tools and workplaces to fit human capabilities and reduce physical or cognitive strain.

Examples

  1. 01Ergonomics at the new screwdriving station includes a balanced tool arm, a tilted fixture and parts within easy reach.
  2. 02The safety team reviews ergonomics with a scoring method for every new workstation before release.
  3. 03After better ergonomics at the welding station, sick days for back pain drop by half within a year.

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