1. What is Ergonomics?
It is the study of the workplace to see if it suits the user
2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?
Safety
Comfort
Ease of use
Productivity
Aesthetics
3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.
Safety - handrails placed on the sides of walls prevent the possibility of the elderly falling as they have something to hold on to
Comfort - Seats and Beds have cushions on them
Ease of use - The buttons in a Television's control remote are of the right size and of the right distance apart, so the elderly can press one button without having to worry about accidentally pressing the other buttons
Productivity - Scissors with rounded tips so the elderly would not accidentally jab themselves while using it but will still be able to cut things
Aesthetics - Signs should have large fonts and clear pictures to tell the elderly what to do and the consequence of not doing it
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