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Positive outcomes of office ergonomics in terms of higher productivity

Authors :
Terek Edit
Sajfert Zvonko
Zorić Katarina
Isakov Slađana
Source :
Journal of Engineering Management and Competitiveness, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 53-57 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
University of Novi Sad, Technical faculty Mihajlo Pupin, Zrenjanin, 2014.

Abstract

One of the sciences which considers to human health, human performance and body activities is Ergonomics. Ergonomics is one of the modern sciences, drawing as much from the field as from the laboratory, and including elements of art and craft as well. Before designing the workplace it is necessary to determine its requirements, i.e., which it is intended for, what are the characteristics of the existing work equipment and the additional tools needed. However, there are some standards and with their application people will prevent the occurrence of modern office diseases. This paper is focused on the positive aspects of ergonomics in improvement of the working environment.

Details

Language :
English, Serbian
ISSN :
23349638 and 22178147
Volume :
4
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Engineering Management and Competitiveness
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0cef9d8b094778b5e233e055fcd912
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5937/jemc1401053T