3rd International Engineering Conference on Developments in Civil & Computer Engineering Applications (IEC2017)
Title: A Literature Review of Ergonomics Programs
Authors: Haval M. Selki
DOI: 10.23918/iec2017.21
Abstract: Ergonomics can be defined as the study of work. It is the science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker’s body to fit the job. Ergonomic is not a new science, for the first time it was used in 1857 by a polish scholar. However it is still a new science for the most under developed countries including Iraq. The main aim of this study is overviewing of Ergonomic program. The objective is to define ergonomic clearly. From the study, it was found that ergonomic save money and improves quality, productivity, employee morale and create better safety culture. It is very essential that employees shall recognize the ergonomic risk factors and solutions to minimize such risks. The researched believes that the most important elements of successful ergonomic program are management and training program.
Keywords: Ergonomic, science, Job, Worker, money, quality, productivity, ergonomic risk factors.
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