Developmental foundations of Activity-Centered Ergonomics: knowledge encounters to construct both a critical analysis of work and developmental set-ups.
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Abstract
This paper presents the developmental foundation of Activity-Centered Ergonomics (ACE) that has been shaped by both: (1) a critique of conceptions of work and of its organisation in relation to economic and political models of development, and (2) developmental approaches to understand and to act on activity and work situations at different levels (individual, collective, organisational, and territorial). To do so, we examine some key reference works for ACE over 75 years with regards to these two dimensions and the methods and developmental set ups proposed. We argue that ACE analytical and transformative goals give a considerable space to knowledge encounters and workers' activity. We conclude by briefly discussing some of the current ACE works seeking to expand research-action over time and level of action (geographical area and public policies), in order to address key societal issues, including sustainable work and development.
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Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives.
The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people.
All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.