2nd Edition

A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics

By Martin Helander Copyright 2006
408 Pages 135 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

408 Pages
by CRC Press

Completely revised and updated, A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the field. Building on the foundation of the first edition, titled Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing , the new title reflects the expanded range of coverage and applicability of the techniques you will find in the second edition. Each and every chapter contains new... Read more

Information-Centered

Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics


Cost Benefit Analysis of Improvements in the Human Factor Design

Conducting a Human Factor Investigation

Vision and Illumination Design

Human Information Processing

Design of Controls, Displays, and Symbols

Design of Human Computer Interaction

Human-Body-Centered

Anthropometry in Workstation Design

Work Posture

Manual Materials Handling

Repetitive Motion Injury and Design of Hand Tools

Physical Workload and Heat Stress

Noise and Vibration

Organization/Management-Centered

Ergonomics of Computer Workstations

Training, Skills, and Cognitive Task Analysis

Shift Work

Design for Manufacture and Maintenance

Accidents, Human Errors and Safety

References


Appendix: The Use of Human Factors/ Ergonomics Checklists
Index

Biography

Martin Helander