Ergonomics comes from the Greek words ergon and nomos. Ergonomics, which expresses the science of work, includes studies of researching the harmony of people between the machine and the environment by examining the physical and psychological characteristics of individuals. With the studies carried out in the field of ergonomics, it is ensured that the items that people use in their work areas are compatible with the psychological and physical characteristics of the people.

With ergonomics, studies are carried out so that people can be more productive and healthy in their working environment. There are three types of ergonomics: physical, conceptual and organizational. It can be an example of ergonomics that the items, machines or tools in the working environment are designed according to the people and placed in the appropriate places in the working environment. With ergonomics, it is aimed to create healthy work environments and to prevent work accidents. In addition, it is aimed to increase the performance of employees with specially designed items.