Ergonomist

Ergonomist Job Description

Ergonomists Employ A Variety Of Scientific Techniques And Problem-solving Skills To Ensure That The Designs Of Systems, Equipment And Facilities Provide The Best Levels Of Efficiency, Comfort And Health And Safety For Anyone Using Them.

Ergonomist Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

identifying problems by observing and interviewing individuals in particular environments

writing user manuals

offering information, advice and recommendations to clients

liaising with other professionals such as health specialists and designers.

undertaking risk assessments within the workplace

assessing the effect of work environments on employees

identifying possible improvements and designing/implementing appropriate solutions

compiling and presenting information verbally and in writing

analysing the interaction between people and machinery/equipment

assessing the design of products/systems via practical experiments

ensuring that products/systems meet user needs

collecting, analysing and interpreting data/statistics

assessing health and safety standards

investigating workplace accidents