The economic justification for ergonomics
The paper examines the impact of the economic climate on the emergence of industrial ergonomics and on its future development. A need is identified for a greater economic emphasis in the promotion of ergonomics. A case is developed using examples from the manufacturing, steel, coal and power industries to show that poor ergonomics can reduce the day-by-day efficiency of industry and that ergonomic change can result in direct economic benefit. Examples are given covering both the health/safety and performance/productivity aspects of ergonomics.
Publication Number: P/88/10
First Author: Simpson GC
Publisher: Elsevier,Reed Elsevier Group, 1-3 Strand, London, WC2N 5JR, UK,
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