ABSTRACT
All of the denitions of ergonomics mention work or the workplace, but, more important from our perspective, they also mention the human operator in the equation. e ways in which work is related to the individual vary greatly throughout industry, yet it is very di€- cult to think of any work situation in which the application of anthropometry or anthropometric principles could not make the work environment healthier, safer, and more e€cient. At the same time, ergonomists and designers are not trying to make their products either cheaper or more expensive but rather better suited to the limitations of the human user. Anthropometry cannot be separated from these ergonomic processes, because they cannot be carried out without the knowledge of human dimensionalities.
