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Ergonomics Abstract People are interested in principles of ergonomics for ages, the discipline actually started to evolve rapidly with increasing technology advancement. Empirical reports exist about how certain working conditions cause physiological trauma, and to some extent affect productivity, though the environment in context has generally been the factory. Office conditions and productivity, and in particular computer work and accuracy have not received much focus, yet. This paper reports findings of a study on the impact of various ergonomic workplace settings (intensity of light, noise reduction, temperature control, etc.) on performance of computer operators. It was observed that these ergonomic interventions significantly enhanced job accuracy although merely simulating ergonomic actions will not bring in the desired effect. Faculty Guide : Dr. SC Vetrivel Team Members : 14MBR009 BOOPATHY K 14MBR033 IMAYA M 14MBR057 MOHANAPRIYA P 14MBR071 PRIYA S 14MBR084 SANJAY N K

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Ergonomics

Abstract

People are interested in principles of ergonomics for ages, the discipline actually started to evolve rapidly with increasing technology advancement. Empirical reports exist about how certain working conditions cause physiological trauma, and to some extent affect productivity, though the environment in context has generally been the factory. Office conditions and productivity, and in particular computer work and accuracy have not received much focus, yet. This paper reports findings of a study on the impact of various ergonomic workplace settings (intensity of light, noise reduction, temperature control, etc.) on performance of computer operators. It was observed that these ergonomic interventions significantly enhanced job accuracy although merely simulating ergonomic actions will not bring in the desired effect.

Faculty Guide : Dr. SC Vetrivel

Team Members :

14MBR009 BOOPATHY K14MBR033 IMAYA M14MBR057 MOHANAPRIYA P14MBR071 PRIYA S14MBR084 SANJAY N K14MBR106 SURENDHAR N14MBR116 VIVEK M

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