ergonomic traps

components of a design that contribute to the probability of accidents and human error. Designs that are not intuitive or that violate normal human tendencies in terms of behavior and mental processing contain ergonomic traps. For example, clothes irons with the power cable on the right side present an ergonomic trap to someone who is left-handed. See behavior-based safety.

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November 22nd 2024

upper threshold

the maximum intensity of a stimulus that can be perceived without pain.