Ergonomics in Corporate Sector: A Review

Ergonomics is the study of how humans interact with systems and its about how to create systems that promote human well-being. The term ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (work or labour) and nomos (natural law). Wojciech Jastrzębowski, a professor, created the term ergonomics in 1857. His work was reissued with an English version in 1997, making it well recognized. The relationship between "labour" and "health," or the types of "health problems" induced by "working," was frequently mentioned even in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The association between working circumstances and pathology was originally systematized from an occupational health viewpoint in "De morbis artificum diatriba," a classic by Italian physician Bernardino Ramazzini (1633-1714). In this book, ailments seen among metal mining workers included not just respiratory problems like asthma and TB caused by small particles, but also the consequences of uncomfortable working postures on miners' bodies. It may be argued that the age of industry, ushered in by the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, necessitated a clarification of the link between labour and health. This study focuses on whether the notion is generally accepted in the business sector, is management aware of it, and, if so, how it has been applied.