What does Ergonomic mean?

What does Ergonomic mean?

1. Design intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury.

   • Ergonomics is NOT limited to the workplace environment. Many objects used in the home and everyday life are designed to be "ergonomic".
     • The motor vehicle industry uses ergonomics to design more comfortable seats in cars, more appropriate placement of gear shifts, control knobs.
     • Example's of Ergonomic Product Office Chairs Document Holder Pointing Devices (Mouse Devices, Trackballs, Glidepads) Wrist Rests / Forearm Supports Keyboard/Mouse Platforms Computer Tables Workstations Telephone Accessories Slantboards and Booklifts Monitor Blocks Mouse Deck Anti-Glare Computer Screen Anti-Glare Lighting Attachable Back Support for Chairs Footrests