The Institute of Ergonomics is Your Partner in Ergonomic Questions
We conduct research studies and development activities in the following areas
Analysis
- Analysis of stress and strain, e.g. analysis of physiological strain to reduce fatigue, risk of musculoskeletal disorders/diseases, or absence from work
- Individual planning of workplaces
- Production Engineering, e.g. testing and redesign of workflow, material flow, design of production areas and teamwork
Ergonomic Design
- Design of workplaces and equipment, such as display workplaces, or assembly workplaces
- Design of work environment, for example the influence of noise, climate, illumination, and vibration
- Usability testing and product design, e.g. ergonomic redesign of products, or by comparing of products
- Ergonomic design of work organization
Fields of Activity
- Literature and database investigations
- Organization and moderation of health circles
- Training, e.g. ergonomic design of work organization, introduction in office ergonomics and assembly work, ergonomics methods, risk prevention, and workplace audits
- Support for implementation of European directives, and health and safety regulations, e.g. the new labor protection law from 1996, including display work, manual material handling, and personal safety equipment