Research
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding interactions between humans and other elements of a system. The profession applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well being and overall system performance. Ergonomists contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people. In plain language, modern-day office ergonomics is the science of providing furniture, tools and equipment that improve safety and health of the office worker.
Ergonomic science has developed rapidly in the last two decades. One of the main areas of research has been the ergonomic dangers and risks of frequent computer use. In the past few years, several articles have addressed computer mouse placement and the benefits of centering a pointing device. If you are interested in reading up on the latest, groundbreaking ergonomic research, Euro Office has a library of scientific articles.
Research pages
- A developmental quality approach for ergonomics, by Jorgen Eklund
- A prospective study of computer users I
- A prospective study of computer users II
- Changes in upper extremity biomechanics across different mouse positions in a workstation,
by Jack Dennerlein and Peter Johnson - Computer work, by the swedish work environment authority
- Easy ergonomics for desktop computer users, by OSHA
- Effect of mouse position on shoulder muscle activity, by Alan Hedge and Greg Shaw
- Ergonomics of using a mouse or other non-keyboard input device
- Evaluation of three methodologies for assessing work activity during computer use,
by michelle homan and thomas armstrong - Handwriting
- Minimum safety and health requirements, European Regulations
- Mouse Input Devices and Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders
- Office Ergonomics is Good Business, Occupational Health and Safety
- Office Ergonomics, by Washington State Dep of Labor and Industries
- Repetitive stress symptons in Radiology, Prevalence and Response to Ergonomic Interventions
- Worker Protection, US general accounting office
