ERGONOMIC INTERVENTION AT WORK CASE OF ERGONOMIC INTERVENTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The roots of ergonomics trace back to when humans began creating their work tools, striving to shape and adapt them to their capabilities. However, it was not until the 20th century that ergonomics gained a distinct identity, leveraging numerous advancements in physiology and applying them to the workplace. The most recognized applications involve adapting machines to humans.

Ergonomics is the discipline aimed at adjusting work to suit humans, focusing primarily on studying human labor in interaction with or without machines that facilitate work (Irène Gaulland et al., 2009). The scope and application areas of ergonomics are broad and varied, encompassing educational settings and schools, which hold significant importance in the lives of children and teachers.

Ergonomics in educational environments is relatively recent, despite multiple studies emphasizing its importance in places where professional activity and life converge. Classrooms, for both students and teachers, serve as daily workstations and are integral parts of the educational environment. Hence, it is pertinent to consider the impact of ergonomic factors (noise, lighting, ventilation, etc.) in schools on the lives of students and professionals (Jacques Fraschini, 2021).

The introduction of ergonomics in education is crucial, necessitating a clarification of theoretical concepts regarding the emergence of general and educational ergonomics. It also raises important questions:

• What are the historical development stages of general and educational ergonomics?


• What are the intervention areas of ergonomics in education?