ergonomics

n. human engineering, study of the influence of the environment on productivity in the workplace (such as equipment and layout)

Ergonomics (or human factors) is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems and environment for human use (definition adopted by the International Ergonomics Association in 2007). Ergonomics is commonly thought of as how companies design tasks and work areas to maximize the efficiency and quality of their employees’ work. However, ergonomics comes into everything which involves people. Work systems, sports and leisure, health and safety should all embody ergonomics principles if well designed.
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Ergonomics /er·go·nom·ics/ the science relating to humans and their work, including the factors affecting the efficient use of human energy. [more]Ergonomics - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
(synonym) biotechnology, bioengineering
(hypernym) engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology

The study of the design and arrangement of equipment so that people will interact with the equipment in healthy, comfortable, and efficient manner. As related to computer equipment, ergonomics is concerned with such factors as the physical design of the keyboard, screens, and related hardware, and the manner in which people interact with these hardware devices.
(1995-04-14)