Science and technology that seeks to fit the anatomical and physical needs of the worker to the workplace.
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Ergonomics
Study of human characteristics for the appropriate design of living and working environments. Ergonomics attempts to ‘fit the job to the persons” through, for example proper lighting, furniture or equipment.
ERISA
An acronym standing for the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which regulates certain employee benefit plans.
Erosion
The action on land of such natural causes as wind, running water, or ice causing wearing a way of elements of the land.
error and omissions (E&O) insurance
Type of insurance coverage for liability arising from a negligent act or mistake committed by an individual when doing professional work that may harm a client. It is usually purchased by those who are insurance agents and independent contractors who work as medical transcriptionists, medical billers, and medical coders.
Error-edit feature
Computer software element for insurance claims processing that edits claims for errors.
Errors and Omission Clause
A provision in reinsurance agreement which is intended to neutralize any change in liability or benefits as a result of an inadvertent error by either party.
Errors and omissions
An alternative term for professional indemnity but often used to refer to the ‘newer professions’, e.g. advertising agents, the media, etc. The term also describes the insurance effected by Lloyd’s underwriting agents as required by Lloyd’s.
Errors and omissions (E&
O) insurance An insurance form that protects the insured against liability for committing an error or omission in performance of professional duties. Generally, such policies are designed to cover financial losses rather than liability for bodily injury (BI) and property damage (PD).
Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance
An insurance form that protects the insured against liability for committing an error or omission in performance of professional duties. Generally, such policies are designed to cover financial losses rather than liability for bodily injury (BI) and property damage (PD).