THE IMPACT OF ERGONOMICS ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF PEOPLE

Ergonomics (from the Greek word ergon meaning work, and nomoi meaning natural laws), is the science of enhancing the design of products to optimize them for human use. Human dynamics , such as height, weight, and proportions are taken into consideration , as well as factors such as human hearing, vision, temperature preferences, and so on. Ergonomics is sometimes known as human engineering. In the era of Digital Explosion, Computers and related products, such as computer tables and chairs, are dominantly the stress point of ergonomic design. Employees at work place use these products and designs for a long span of time .Not to talk of the pressed days ,the regular working days have also become very demanding . If the design of the product is faulty or improperly adjusted for human use, the employee using them may suffer unnecessary fatigue, stress, and even injury. The study of Ergonomics is essential because when you’re doing a job and your body is under pressure by an unscientific posture, intense temperature, or repeated movement your musculoskeletal system is adversely affected. Our body may develop symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, and pain, which can be the early signs of a musculoskeletal disorder. This paper tries to find out the effect of Ergonomics study on two independent samples of males & females and other factors related to their readily acceptance of the science of Ergonomics. A sample of males & females was taken and t test was used for data analysis .The output of the paper will benefit the organizations to employ better practices for the implementation of Ergonomics