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Ergonomics
Ergonomics is concerned with the design of objects, systems and environments for people, based on scientific knowledge of human beings.
It affects everything where people are involved including furniture, work systems, sports, leisure, health and safety.
- What is Ergonomics?
- Ergonomics Testing at FIRA
- FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award
- School Furniture Certification Scheme
FIRA’s ergonomists apply their knowledge of subjects such as engineering, anatomy, physiology, psychology and design to ensure that products and environments are comfortable, safe and efficient for people to use. They not only use this expertise to assist with product and work place design but also apply their knowledge to resolve problems associated with the following:
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• Anthropometry
• Design advice
• Disability Discrimination Act
• Display Screen Equipment Regs. (DSE)
• Furniture specifications
• Health and safety audits
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
• Product assessments
• Risk assessments
• School furniture
• Work place assessment
• Workstation design and assessment
If you would like to know more about how Ergonomics assists your business through testing and consultancy, please contact Levent Caglar or Louise Malcolm on 01438 777700 or email info@fira.co.uk
