[Ergonomics and occupational safety]

This publication stresses the emphasis given to the ergonomic aspects in humanization of work and in the promotion of occupational health and safety. Based on the definition of terms and the ergonomic goals, the author briefly explains the methods of the organization of work. Finally it is shown that ergonomy has to serve not only to find solutions which suit best the humanization of work but also to optimize the efforts in occupational health and safety.