Ergonomics can be further defined as the design of the workplace, equipment, machine, tool, product, environment, and system, taking into consideration human's physical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological capabilities.

Many people would think of computing as an activity without risk. However, more and more of us are becoming aware of cumulative trauma disorders or CTDs. CTDs for computer users include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sore neck and sore backs. These injuries are not mere nuisances. They can cause severe pain, lost workdays, and result in surgery.

Ergonomist’s stress proper posture as a way to avoid problems while working at your computer.

Human Factors
Human Factors Engineering
Human Engineering
Engineering Psychology
Fitting the task to the individual

Increased productivity
Improved health and safety
Improved job satisfaction
Improved work quality
Lower employee turnover
Lower lost time at work
Lower employee compensation claims