الوقاية والأرغنوميا
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 8-12
2015-12-01

How Ergonomics Can Maximize Its Contribution To The Society ? - A Recent Trend Of International Standardization

Authors : Fujita Yushi .

Abstract

Ergonomists often complaint that stakeholders do not pay enough attention to ergonomics. With a limited resource, an ergonomics practice tends to be regarded as a cost factor, and is likely to be less attended. There are many examples in which ergonomics play critical roles thereby contributing to making more profit or to reducing cost. However, whether or not they are accomplished depends largely on the understanding of stakeholders. Recently, ISO/TC159 drafted ISO27500, which specifies recommendations for stakeholders. It is expected that this standard will provide a new arena for implementing good ergonomics.

Keywords

ergonomics , international standardization, stakeholders, implementing good ergonomics