Käyttötilanne
Käyttötilanne is a Finnish term that translates roughly as “usage situation” or “operational context.” It refers to the specific set of circumstances, tasks, environmental factors, and user conditions that surround the use of a product, service, system, or procedure. The concept is employed across various disciplines—including ergonomics, human‑computer interaction, safety engineering, and emergency management—to describe how real‑world conditions influence performance, safety, and user experience.
In ergonomics and user‑interface design, a käyttötilanne analysis examines factors such as lighting, noise level, user
In emergency services and military contexts, käyttötilanne describes the operational picture at a given moment, including
The word is composed of “käyttö” (use) and “tilanne” (situation). Its usage has grown with the increasing