The long-term view of ergonomics
Ergonomics is good for the economy, today and tomorrow.
It is easy to see the link between good ergonomics and good economy from a short-term perspective. The faster and more efficiently you work, the more you can produce. But what about if we widen and extend the perspective? Will the machines and people last in the long term? Are we maintaining quality in what we produce? What is the situation with personnel turnover? How easy or difficult is it to attract and recruit new operators?