Define Ergonomics

question 41

Essay

Define ergonomics. How has the Occupational Safety and Health Act contributed to the field of ergonomics?

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit; essentially, the cost of producing one additional unit of a good.

Standby Customers

Customers who are available to purchase or subscribe to a service on an as-needed basis, often used in context with utilities or telecommunications.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue earned from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, leading to a reduction in the per-unit cost of production.