ABSTRACT

Ergonomics (from the Greek word ergon meaning work, and nomoi meaning natural laws), is the science of enhancing  the design of products to optimize them for human use. Human dynamics , such as height, weight, and proportions are taken into consideration , as well as factors such as  human hearing, vision, temperature preferences, and so on. Ergonomics is sometimes known as human engineering.

In the era of Digital Explosion, Computers and related products, such as computer tables and chairs, are dominantly  the stress point  of ergonomic design. Employees at work place  use these products  and designs for a long span  of time .Not to talk  of the pressed days ,the regular working days have also become very demanding .  If the design of the product is faulty  or improperly adjusted for human use, the employee using them may suffer unnecessary fatigue, stress, and even injury.

 The study of Ergonomics is essential  because when you’re doing a job and your body is under pressure  by an unscientific posture, intense  temperature, or repeated movement your musculoskeletal system is adversely  affected. Our  body may develop symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, and pain, which can be the early  signs of a musculoskeletal disorder.

This paper tries to find out the effect of Ergonomics study on two independent samples of males & females and other factors related to their readily acceptance of the science of Ergonomics.

A sample of  males & females was taken and t test was  used for data analysis .The output of the paper will benefit the organizations to employ better practices for the implementation of Ergonomics.

Key words:- Egronomics, Musculoskeletal disorders