New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Ergonomics is the process of minutely observing people in their working and living environments, to then make these environments healthier, safer and more comfortable as well as aesthetic. Simply put, it is to understand and improve the interactions of humans with the other elements of the system that they occupy. Ergonomics strives to bridge the gap between man and his surroundings. This science aims to eliminate discomfort and risk of injury due to elements in work and living spaces.

By Dr Deepankar

An ergonomist designs and modifies spaces inhabited by people to fit the people, not the other way around. Their comfort, health, preferences, and spatial needs, in general, determine the course of designing the infra...