The study of the human body at work is called?

• A. Ergonomics
• B. Anatomy
• C. Physiology
• D. Kinesiology

Answer: (A)

Ergonomics is the field that looks at how people interact with work tasks, tools, and environments and designs around human abilities to improve safety, comfort, and performance. This perspective centers on how the body operates within work activities, rather than just studying its structure (anatomy) or how it functions in general (physiology) or how it moves (kinesiology). By considering factors like posture, reach, force, repetition, and environmental influences, ergonomics guides practical adjustments—such as chair height, monitor placement, keyboard angle, and tool handle design—that fit the user to the task. That fit is what the description “the study of the human body at work” is capturing.