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An applied science concerning the study of design having to do with arranging things people use to optimize safety and performance.
 * Ergonomics:**

1 – //Physical// – Pertains to the ergonomics based on physical human interaction with the item. Studies how the item is interacted with on a material and physical platform. This ranges from how a body can sit on a chair properly to the prevention of repetitive stress syndrome.

2 – //Cognitive// – In reference to the way humans perceive things and the mental process. Studies how humans interact with systems. Deals with decision making, human interaction with computers, work stress and communication.

3 – //Organizational// – concerned with "...the optimisation of sociotechnical systems, including their organisational structures, policies, and processes. The relevant topics include communication, crew resource management, work design, design of working times, teamwork, participatory design, community ergonomics, cooperative work, new work paradigms, organisational culture, virtual organisations, telework, and quality management."

Provide the cleaners with gloves that have a heavy grip in the palm of the hand to provide a better grip on the mop, reduce unnecessary hand motions (from slipping and re-adjusting) as well as prevent the possibility of splinters from the wooden mop handles.
 * Suggestion for Case Study #4:**

The cushtop is a cushion for your laptop to raise it from directly sitting on your lap and angle it for a position easier on the users wrists.
 * Ergonomically Sound Product: The //CushTop//**

http://www.krunker.com/2006/10/11/belkin-introduces-cushtop-and-pockettop-for-laptop-users/