Ergonomics in the Real World

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Infobase (Added Author). Video Education Australasia. (Added Author).

Summary: Ergonomics is concerned with designing objects and spaces for maximum utility by the people who use them. This program provides a thorough overview as it explores the history of ergonomics; discusses the key ergonomic principles of safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity and performance, and aesthetics; and presents a variety of specific examples of ergonomics in everyday life, including a vegetable peeler, an adjustable car seat, the Rotasole sports shoe, architect Steven Last's "The Last Beach House," and a shopping mall. The evolution of ergonomics, with its growing emphasis on how user-centered design and manufacturing impact the natural environment, is considered as well.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2010], c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 09, 2010. Films On Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	What Is Ergonomics? (5:02) -- Ergonomics and Human Activity (4:44) -- Ergonomics and the Built Environment (3:51) -- Ergonomics in Sport (3:14) -- Ergonomics: Into the Future (2:44) -- Credits: Ergonomics in the Real World (0:35)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
Target Audience Note:	7 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.