Ergonomics is a well established applied science and is devoted to maximizing human performance without causing injuries
Good ergonomics programs focus on ways to reduce costs to companies by:
- Reducing injuries
- Reducing absenteeism
- Reducing errors
- Maximizing productivity
Each year, musculoskeletal disorders cost the U.S. economy between $13 and $20 billion in healthcare costs, workers compensation claims, and lost productivity. Source: National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention