Ergonomics II

1. What is Ergonomics?
- the study of people's efficiency in their working environment
[Taken from Apple Mac Book Pro Dictionary]

2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?
- Safety
- Comfort
- Ease of use
- Productivity/performance
- Aesthetics

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.

Safety
Hand railings in bathrooms
- it provides hand support for the elderly so that they would not injure themselves in the slippery bathroom













http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search4.asp?state=VIC&page=1&MC=81&MinC=70

Comfort
Massage chairs for elderly to relax
- it massages the elderly






















http://www.wisecare.com.au/t/Beds/8.aspx


Ease of use
Raised toilet seat
- add a few inches to the height of the toilet (different heights available)
The elderly would not have to lower him/ herself to reach the toilet seat.






















http://www.medimart.com/Medical%20Mart%20Retail%20Website/toiletseats.html


Productivity/performance
Stair Lifts
- helps elderly to go up staircases efficiently






















http://www.4-medical-supplies.com/products/SLsummitac.html


Aesthetics
Playing cards with large prints
- for elderly who have eyesight problems, the playing cards keep them entertained

















http://store.yourspecialneedssolutions.com/Recreational/Large-Print-Playing-Cards-W/Tray/prod_91.html