Outline of ergonomics

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

Ergonomics – study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.

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

Essence of ergonomics

Main article: Ergonomics

Branches of ergonomics

• Engineering Psychology
• Macroergonmics
• Seating Ergonomics

History of ergonomics

Main article: History of ergonomics

General ergonomics concepts

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

Ergonomics scholars

• Frederick Winslow Taylor
• Wojciech Jastrzębowski

Leaders in ergonomics

Ergonomics lists

Main article: List of ergonomics topics

See also

• Rohmert's law

External links

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

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