Ergonomics in the workplace is the 'fit' between people and their work, putting people first - taking into account their capabilities and limitations. It aimes to ensure tasks, equipment, information and the environment suit each worker.

Many aspects have to be considered for each worker including:

• the job being done and the demands of the worker
• the equipment used
• the information used
• the physical environment
• the social environment

Ergonomics considers all physical aspects of the person:

• fitness and posture
• body size and shape
• position
• vision, hearing and touch of the worker
• stresses on muscles, joints and nerves.