Ergonomic issues: safety, economization and humanization of work

Abstract

The term “ergonomics” means practical learning which determines the conditions for the optimal adjustment of tools, equipment, technology and organizational structures to meet the needs of employees. In an age of scientific-technological progress systematic research on human work supported by technology is indispensable. Technical civilization is not the “non-humanistic” world. Its creators enter into ethical relationships with recipients. The process of work humanization must be considered on three cognitive levels: theoretical, axiological and practical. This approach is neither contradictory nor competitive to the traditional understanding of ergonomic tasks, but is complementary to it. It is significant as it teaches how to use the achievements of knowledge wisely to facilitate and take human life to a higher level, also in moral terms.

Keywords

• human
• work
• ergonomics
• economization
• humanization
• ethics