Tracks: Office and Mobile Workforce, Office Ergonomics
Many people see ergonomics as a field that focuses on the physical aspects of anthropometrics, postures and injuries. But there is more to it than just the physical nature of humans. We need to also consider the social and cognitive aspects involved in design for the human. You’ll examine these aspects of ergonomics and the importance of considering each when looking at workplace design. These same principles can be applied to industrial, healthcare and educational settings.