The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to ergonomics:

Ergonomics – study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.

Branches of ergonomics

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History of ergonomics

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General ergonomics concepts

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  • Aesthetics – Branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art, beauty, and taste
  • Comfort – Sense of physical or psychological ease
  • Usability, also known as Ease of use – Capacity of a system for its users to perform tasks
  • Business performance management – Processes to bring output into alignment with goals
  • Productivity – Average measure of the efficiency of production
  • Safety – State of being secure from harm, injury, danger, or other non-desirable outcomes
  • Ergonomic hazards – Physical conditions that may pose a risk of injury

Ergonomics scholars

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See also

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  • Rohmert's law – Law used to calculate "maximum holding time" for any particular task
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