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Three definitions of Ergonomics

Physical ergonomics: is concerned with the relation of human characteristics (such as anatomical, physiological) to physical activity. Example that relate to this is working postures, and repetitive movements.

Cognitive ergonomics: is concerned with mental processes, such as memory, and the affect on interactions among humans and other elements of the system. Relevant examples are decision-making and human-computer interaction.

Organizational ergonomics: is concerned with developing sociotechnical systems, and their organizational structures, policies and processes. Relevant topics are communication, work design, and cooperative work.

Case Study 2: Hospitality and Serving Food Additional recommendation: -Assign waiters and waitresses for specific sections in the dinning rooms, this way they will be more efficient, and less people walking around the whole place. -During busy periods, waiters/waitresses should have an additional person helping them serve the food instead of carrying too many plates at once. This will make sure that all the customers on a table are getting their food together.

Example of a sound ergonomic product: EZ Adjust Dual Monitor Arm, Desk-Mounted

-Free up desktop space and add your notebook screen to your LCD monitor to double the size of your computer's display. -Or mount two LCD monitors side by side. Highly adjustable arms move up, down, forward and back with just a touch. -Height easily adjusts up and down through 13" range. Monitor can rotate to portrait or landscape. Swivels 180° and tilts forward and back 80° for optimal ergonomic positioning.

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