A very broad principle, this one asks you to tap into your job expertise to examine the effectiveness of your activities.
Stop Signs
Ever had this happen to you? Let's say you have driven the same route home countless times. Ever had a time when you pulled into your driveway and for some reason stopped and asked yourself,
"Did I stop back there at the corner for that stop sign?"
Did you stop? Probably, but you really don't remember. You have done it so many times you just do it.
What is the significance? Where do a majority of motor vehicle accidents happen? Right. Close to home! The drive home has become so common place we just do it and we don't think about it. How about at work? Same thing can happen.
This ergonomics principle asks you to take a fresh look at what you do at work and at home. Take a look at how the task is accomplished. Can it be made more effective?
Best Ergonomists?
Who are the best ergonomists - the people who practice ergonomics? One way to answer this is to ask who are the experts in your jobs. Of course the answer is YOU!
Proven time and time again, the best people to understand and make the best use of ergonomics are the people who do the job day-in and day-out. You understand the issues because you experience them everyday.
You also have good ideas about how to improve the situation - how to make what you do more effective.
Ever had this happen to you? Let's say you have driven the same route home countless times. Ever had a time when you pulled into your driveway and for some reason stopped and asked yourself, 
Who are the best ergonomists - the people who practice ergonomics? One way to answer this is to ask who are the experts in your jobs. Of course the answer is YOU!