Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fourth Edition

✍ Scribed by R S Bridger

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 771
• Edition: Hardcover
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The new edition will place the subject matter into a system context using a human-machine model to structure the chapters and a knowledge application model to structure the organisation of material in each chapter. Every chapter will cover: Core Concepts, Basic Applications, Tools and Processes, and System Integration issues regardless of topic. Includes over 200 exercises and essays (at least ten per chapter), and many new illustrations. A new section in each chapter will be entitled "Ergonomics Workshop." This offers worked examples and advice for using problem-solving tools. Please see the attached TOC for more information.

✦ Table of Contents

Human factors and ergonomics from the earliest times to the present --
The body as a mechanical system --
Anthropometry, workstation and facilities design --
Posture, movement and workspace design --
Repetitive tasks. risk assessment and task design --
Design of manual handling and load carriage tasks --
Work capacity, stress, fatigue and recovery --
Job demands, health and well-being for a changing population --
Working in hot and cold climates --
The visual environment : measurement and design --
Hearing, sound, noise and vibration --
The mind at work : intention, action and interpretation --
Displays and controls --
Interactive devices and the Internet --
HFE in accident investigation and safety management --
System stability and sustainability.