Ergonomics and the Changing Nature of Work and Environment

Abstract
The main aim of this study was to obtain an understanding of ergonomics and the changing nature of work and environment.

Aims, objectives and key questions

Aim
To understand the use of ergonomics and how the nature of work is changing with the changing times.
Objectives
1 To understand what ergonomics means and its application.
2 To understand why ergonomics is ignored in India
3 To better understand the changing nature of work
Key questions
What is ergonomics and why is it ignored in India?
How is the nature of work and environment changing?

Literature review
The literature review focused on developing an understanding of ergonomics, the different domains and the changing nature of work and environment
Research methodology
The main avenue of research was the Internet.
Findings
The findings were tabulated in order to highlight the main issues and methods

Table Of Contents Page Number
1. Ergonomics……………………………………….5
1.1 History…………………………………….6
1.2 Application………………………………..7
2. Role of an Ergonomist……………………………8
3. Domains of Ergonomics………………………….9
3.1 Physical Ergonomics……………………...9
3.2 Cognitive Ergonomics……………………14
3.3 Organizational Ergonomics………………20
4. Ergonomics and Labor today…………………...24
5. Ergonomics in India…………………………….25
6. Importance of Ergonomics……………………...33
7. Changing nature of work and environment……..34
7.1 Introduction……………………………….34
7.2 Description………………………………..35
7.3 Application………………………………..44
8. Changing nature of work………………………...48
9. Drivers of change………………………………..50
10. Future of work in the US………………………..52

ERGONOMICS

The term “ergonomics” is derived from two Greek words: “ergon”, meaning work and “nomoi”, meaning natural laws. Ergonomists study human capabilities in