Q.Assertion (A) : Ergonomics is also referred to as 'Human Factors' Reason (R) : The focus of the study is on worker fatigue. Codes :
Correct answer: (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
Explanation
Ergonomics is also referred to as 'Human factors' Ergonomics can be define as the study of people in their working environment i.e. interaction of human with manmade objects. The International Labour organization has defined ergonomics as "The application of human biological science in conjunction with engineering science, to the workers and working environment so as to attain maximum satisfaction for the work which at the same time enhance productivity.
Ergonomics is also referred to as 'Human factors' Ergonomics can be define as the study of people in their working environment i.e. interaction of human with manmade objects. The International Labour organization has defined ergonomics as "The application of human biological science in conjunction with engineering science, to the workers and working environment so as to attain maximum satisfaction for the work which at the same time enhance productivity.