Ergonomics is the science that addresses human performance factors (human engineering) and how they relate to the job, the workplace, tools and the environment.
Currently, ergonomic-related injuries are one of — if not the largest — cause of worker compensation cost to U.S. industry. Ergonomic-related injuries or workplace musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most significant occupational safety and health problems in the United States, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.