ergonomics hnc/hnd engineering engineering design
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ERGONOMICS
HNC/HND EngineeringEngineering Design
INTRODUCTION What is Ergonomics?
Designing a piece of equipment to fit the user
Maximising the relationship between man and machine
Aim: more work, less effort
WHY BOTHER? Accident/injury/stress
reduction
Legal reasons
Maximise productivity
Reduce Costs
WHO DEALS WITH IT? The Anatomist (physical
dimensions, weight etc)
The physiologist (body movements, speed, accuracy)
The design engineer (physical, mechanical or production factors)
BOUNDARIES
Physical Demand
s
Skill Demand
s
Risk Demand
s
Time Demand
s
Social Cultural Lifestyle
BOUNDARIES CONT..
Product design
Hardware
interface
Software
interface
Physical Agents
Chemical Agents
Biological
Agents
Things to consider:
WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM?
HOW WAS IT SOLVED?
WHO SOLVED IT?
HOW MUCH MONEY WAS SAVED?
CASE STUDIES: MSD SOLUTIONS