About ergonomic and well-being aspects in industries, current state

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

20 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Advanced

Target:

Manager, Professionals, Workers

This presentation explores the crucial role of ergonomics and human factors in optimizing workplace efficiency and ensuring the well-being of employees. It covers various aspects of ergonomics, focusing on physical, cognitive, and administrative areas, as defined by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). The main objectives of ergonomics are outlined, including the protection of human health, design of ergonomic tools and equipment, rationalization of working conditions, and enhancing human performance during activities. This nugget also identifies enabling factors for the assessment and optimization of ergonomic factors for an operator.

Learning outcomes

After the seminar, the participants are able to describe what ergonomics is and what it deals with.
After the seminar, the participants are able to define the various fields of ergonomics and know how these fields differ.
Participants are able to identify enabling factors for the assessment and optimalization of ergonomic factors for an operator.