ABSTRACT

MIPS are becoming more complex as technology evolves, but the presence of human operators and workers remains a constant in every system. Humans implement, operate, reprogram, and maintain the systems. Hence, MIPS should be designed to accommodate human characteristics. The system designer is expected to optimize system performance by giving proper consideration to human and technical components. The discipline of ergonomics encompasses the knowledge, tools, and methods used to fulfill the human aspect of the system optimization task.