The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the physical environment of information technology in your work area, hospital, clinical setting, office, or classroom.
View the video on ergonomics and human factors:
Human Factors Engineering Links to an external site.
Complete the National Institutes of Health Computer Workstation Ergonomics: Self-Assessment Checklist Links to an external site..
In a 2–3-page paper:
Describe the physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomic conditions present or absent in the assessment of your work area.
Identify how human factors presented in the video apply to your work area physical and functional characteristics.
Suggest ways in which the ergonomic design of the work area can be improved to mitigate human factors and to better facilitate human-computer interaction, reduce risk factors, and promote safety.