Case Studies

Applied Ergonomics...

Productivity Success

Applied Ergonomics means...

Dramatic increase in Productivity

NIOSH - commissioned study performed by Dr. Marvin Daindoff, "People & Productivity:  A Manager´s Guide to Ergonomics in the Electronic Office"

This study uncovered a:

24% PRODUCTIVITY GAIN

among data entry workers who alternated
 betwen ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED and
TRADITIONAL workstations. 

Aetna Life and Casualty Company, after studying Ergonomics since 1979, replaces traditional fixed surface furniture with new adjustable workstations designed for computer use:

10-15% BOOST IN
PRODUCTIVITY IS CLAIMED

The gain was attributed to furnishings and job
design changes developed for computer environments. 

A Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) study found the introduction of Ergonomics

CUT TURNOVER FROM
35% TO 2%
among Directory Assistance operators.

University of Ilinois purchases ERGONOMIC
(adjustable) furniture in 1990:

20% INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY
is achieved.