Knowledge centre

ErgoS is an engineering firm that implements ergonomic counsel and design. Furthermore, we support the acquisition and exchange of knowledge in the field of ergonomics. That is why teaching, developing didactic material and publishing are key activities within our firm.

Education

Foto Practice-based education will advance the thinking and actions of ergonomic engineers and project workers. That is why ErgoS participates in the EON institute (Ergonomie Opleidingen Nederland - Institute for Ergonomic Training). EON is a collaboration between ErgoS, TU Delft (the Department of Man-Machine Systems at the Delft College of Technology), the Dutch Ergonomical Society and Usable. Within this cooperation ErgoS staff members prepare and teach courses and workshops on ergonomic topics.

Research

ErgoS is frequently involved in research projects, either independently or in collaboration with other parties. In the past, a comprehensive investigation has been made into process monitoring in general and emergency alert management in particular. Another primary field of interest is the ergonomics of buildings and their lay-out, exemplified by two key publications: 'Mensgericht bouwen' (Human-oriented building) and 'Betere Werkruimte' (Better workspace). We are currently starting up a new practical investigation into Ergonomics in hospitals and care facilities.

IEA2006

ErgoS Engineering & Ergonomics sponsered IEA2006, the global congress on ergonomics, held in Maastricht, July 10-14, 2006. ErgoS contributed with 5 papers and accompanying oral presentations and some posters.
To view or download the publications: IEA World congress 2006

Software ergonomics

ErgoS is often involved in innovative software projects and in the development of software guidelines. Methods for 'human-oriented design', such as Hierarchical Task Analysis, are paired with methods and techniques for software development such as RUP and UML. The development of software guidelines has led to a systemized procedure for assessing software and to the publication of a paper called ‘Man-Computer Interaction’.

Publications

A number of publications, either wholly or partly written by ErgoS staff members:
  • Arbothemacahier 16: Mens Computer Interactie. A new publication about the relationship between software quality and health risks (RSI) with practical tools for the assessment of software with regard to efficiency and health. The level is geared towards Factories Act experts without any specialist software knowledge. Edited by H.W.B. Mulder (ErgoS). The paper can be ordered from Sdu Publishers, The Hague for € 30,-. ISBN 90 12 10813 6.
  • Mensgericht bouwen: Bouwplanontwikkeling voor wonen en dagbesteding in de zorgsector; by ErgoS staff member S.L.M.Remijn;1993; € 20,- (excl. shipping costs and 6% VAT)
  • Betere werkruimte: Een leidraad bij het ontwerpen van aangepaste ruimten voor het verzorgen van mensen; by ErgoSstaffmember S.L.M. Remijn and M.M.G. van den Wildenberg (Bartiméus); 1998; € 23,- (excl. shipping costs and 6% VAT).
  • Jaarboek Arbeidshygiëne (Yearbook Hygiene At Work): An elementary textbook and reference work for people dealing with workplace hygiene on a daily basis. First published last spring by Kluwer Publishers. ErgoS staff member Kirsten Schreibers is the editor for physical strain matters.

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