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2. Ergonomics - Wikipedia

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   The term ergonomics (from the Greek ἔργον, meaning "work", and νόμος, meaning "natural law") first entered the modern lexicon when Polish scientist Wojciech Jastrzębowski used the word in his 1857 article Rys ergonomji czyli nauki o pracy, opartej na prawdach poczerpniętych z Nauki Przyrody (The Outline of Ergonomics; i.e. Science of Work, Based on the Truths Taken from the ...

3. Cognitive ergonomics - Wikipedia

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   Cognitive ergonomics is a scientific discipline that studies, evaluates, and designs tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems and how they interact with humans and their cognitive abilities. It is defined by the International Ergonomics Association as "concerned with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor ...

4. Neuroergonomics - Wikipedia

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   Neuroergonomics. Neuroergonomics is the application of neuroscience to ergonomics. Traditional ergonomic studies rely predominantly on psychological explanations to address human factors issues such as: work performance, operational safety, and workplace-related risks (e.g., repetitive stress injuries). Neuroergonomics, in contrast, addresses ...

5. Ergonomic hazard - Wikipedia

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   Ergonomic hazards are common and varied, but there are solutions to reduce these hazards and keep employees safe. Ergonomic hazards are physical conditions that may pose a risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system due to poor ergonomics. These hazards include awkward or static postures, high forces, repetitive motion, or short intervals ...

6. Activity-centered ergonomics - Wikipedia

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   Ergonomic analysis of work (EAW) is the main tool of the activity-centered ergonomic intervention. It can help to solve several problems related to working conditions or the design of tools and equipment. Aspects of health in work. On the physical health including the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) affecting 12 to 14% of employees.

7. Kinesiology - Wikipedia

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   They work with individuals in their home, fitness facilities, rehabilitation clinics, and at the worksite. They also work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Ergonomics; Kinesiologists work in industry to assess suitability of design of workstations and provide suggestions for modifications and assistive devices. Health and ...