Definition(s)


Ergonomics-human factors

Scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among human and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being (2.1) and overall system performance.

[SOURCE: ISO 26800:2011, 2.2]

Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards

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