Ergonomic Basics
Want to know more about ergonomics, what it is and how it benefits you? Here we will discuss basic ergonomic principles and how they are used to design products and environments that improve your quality of life.
The Benefits of Ergonomics
Ergonomics is about making things better. The better the ergonomics the more efficient the tool, task or system is.
What is Good Posture?
Explaining good posture.
What is Anthropometry?
An explanation of anthropometry.
What is Ergonomics?
Finally and answer to that burning question, "What is Ergonomics?"
What are Body Mechanics?
An explanation of body mechanics.
What is Human Performance?
An explanation of human performance.
What is a Human's Cognitive Capability?
An explanation of a human's cognitive capability.
What is a Human's Psychological Makeup for Human Factors?
An explanation of a human's psychological makeup for human factors.
What is Human Error?
Explaining what is human error.
What Contributes to Human Error?
Explaining the factors that contribute to human error.
What is Working Memory?
An explanation of the concept of working memory.
How Does Working Memory Relate to Ergonomics?
How ergonomics relates to working memory.
What is Organizational Ergonomics?
An explanation of Organizational ergonomics.
What is the Hawthorne Effect?
A simple explanation of the Hawthorne effect.
What is Physical Ergonomics?
An explanation of Physical ergonomics.
What is Cognitive Ergonomics?
An explanation of cognitive ergonomics.
The Essentials of Habits
Habits are a tricky thing. And to make things even trickier is that a habit can change from good to bad over time.
How to Break a Bad Habit
A proven method to breaking bad habits, whether they are poor ergonomic work habits, bad lifestyle choices or something that just doesn't work the best.
What is Usability?
Explaining usability and how it relates to ergonomics.
Are Ergonomics Worth the Cost?
Weighing the Benefits of Ergonomics Against the Costs
Learning Good Ergonomic Through Bad Design
Learning about good ergonomics by analyzing the problems with bad designs.
How Do I Form a Good Habit?
Forming a good habit correctly is important. After all it will be with you for a long time.
What is a Habit?
Understanding what a habit is and how it is formed is the first step to establishing good habits.
The Benefits of Ergonomics: Time Savings
Using good ergonomic practices or good ergonomic tools can almost always save you some time.
The Benefits of Ergonomics: Improving Communication
Using good ergonomics when designing a product, setting or system will help any user understand how to use it better.
The Personal Nature of Ergonomics
Good ergonomic tools and procedures are personal and custom fit to the user.
The Ergonomic Rule of Three for Efficient Organization
A quick guide for organizing to support efficiency in your life at work and at home.
Ergonomic Principles: Task Analysis
A basic ergonomic principle of using a task analysis to better understand the task being performed.
The Safety Paradox
Safety and ergonomics can help and hurt each other at the same time.
Using a Visual Pain Scale
Instructions on how to use a visual pain scale.
Gross Task Analysis
A description of the ergonomic / human factors tool called the gross task analysis.
What is Multitasking?
Describing multitasking.
Can People Really Multitask?
Can people actually multitask?
Are Women Better at Multitasking?
Are Women Better at Multitasking?
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
Explaining the Circadian Rhythm.
Does Multitasking Effect Concentration?
Does Multitasking Effect Concentration?
Multitasking Essentials
Multitasking is a common phrase. It's also seen as a survival trait in today's busy world. But is it effective, healthy and ergonomic ?