Working from Home

Office ergonomics at home? In the last two years, the home office has become a primary or secondary workplace. Quiet, an individually adapted environment and dynamism are the ergonomic solutions that will help you work comfortably and efficiently. But how is it done? And what about office ergonomics in the home environment? What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is a scientific field that deals with the interface between man and his environment. The aim of ergonomic research is to find the gaps in the man to workspace interface and identify ergonomic hazards, followed by providing ergonomic solutions to optimize the match of the workspace for that person. Most of us spend at least a third of each day in our workspace, making it important for us to work in an environment that is tailored to us. Some major organizations and offices have office ergonomics consultants who adapt ...

Human factor engineering The man-system integration approach Integration of human factor engineering in the development of complex systems may be challenging. For this reason, this issue is often not part of the development process routine. This applies to small and large, well-established companies alike. When human factors are not integrated in the development process, users may end up having to “fight” inefficient procedures to operate the system successfully. In many cases, the effect may prove to be a combination of problems and have economic implications, such as: Lengthy unproductive downtime Long operator training High chances of human error Complicated, inaccessible maintenance Exposure to ergonomic hazards Frustrated, poorly motivated workers These effects lead companies to look for methods for integrating human factors ...