Who We Are
Ergo is composed of a core of a number of highly qualified consultants, support personnel and a network of associates and associate firms who supply ancillary expertise in mechanical engineering, fire engineering, environmental and ecological sciences, etc. We also have a very close association with the Centre for Air Quality and the Centre for Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, both of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

We have particular expertise in the area of ergonomics, specialising in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), the ergonomic design of hand tools, VDU workstation ergonomics and human factors in design.

What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics developed as a recognised discipline during the second world war. The collaboration of various scientists (including psychologists, physiologists, medical doctors and engineers) recognised how the efficiency of complex military equipment i.e. aircraft, could be compromised by poor or confusing design. This lead to design concepts of fitting the machine to the size and capabilities of the soldier. The results of this interdisciplinary approach were very promising and it was developed after the war to look at occupational factors including worker safety, work tasks and organisation, the working environment and the usability of machines and equipment.

So what we have arrived at today is a field of practical and scientific study of people in relation to their working environment, which aims to optimise;
- health and safety
- comfort and ease of use
- efficiency and productivity

These goals are the essence of a 'good job'

The benefits of applying good ergonomics not only benefits people (leading to the reduction and/or elimination of injury) but as a result of that intervention improves the way organisations work leading to improvements in quality and productivity, which benefits society as a whole.