Author(s)

L. Bednarski & D. Zawada

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the idea of ergonomics, problems of micro- and macro- ergonomics. its dynamic evolution and social usefulness. The paper also examines the function of the national shipping industry and the need for TQM ( Total Quality Man- agement) and QWL (Quality of Work Life). 1. Introduction Ergonomics is a science dealing with the adjustment of the technological objects, their surroundings and the human being environment to the process used to psycho-physical and anatomical abilities of a man. All of these aims of ergonomics guarantee the efficient and secure work (def. by PN-83/N-080-15). In Poland the term "ergonomics" was introduced by prof. Wojciech Jastrz^bowski in 1875. He wrote about it in newspaper under the title "Nature and technics": cite "The science about the work is called ergonomy, which comes from Greek (ergon - work, nomos - p

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