5th Edition
Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1 Introduction: Human Factors and Ergonomics from the Earliest Times to the Present
CHAPTER 2 Body Mechanics
CHAPTER 3 Designing for Different Shapes and Sizes
CHAPTER 4: Sitting and Standing
CHAPTER 5: Repetitive Tasks
CHAPTER 6: Lifting and Carrying
CHAPTER 7: Work and Recovery
CHAPTER 8: Health and Fitness
CHAPTER 9 Working in hot and cold climates
CHAPTER 10: Light and Sight: Fundamentals of Vision and Lighting
CHAPTER 11: Hearing, Sound and Vibration
CHAPTER 12: Thinking and Acting
CHAPTER 13: Displays and Controls
CHAPTER 14: Usability and User Experience
CHAPTER 15: Safety and Accidents
CHAPTER 16: System Stability and Sustainability
EPILOGUE: The Future of Work: From Requirements to Affordances
Appendix A: Probabilities Associated with Values of z in Normal Distribution
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
Biography
Dr R. S. Bridger is an independent consultant and educationalist in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He is a qualified fitness instructor and expert witness. He has published over 200 scientific articles, papers, and official reports. He is the author of the book A Guide to Active Work in the Modern Office: Homo Sedens in the 21st Century. Recently, he published a new book, Introduction to Human Factors in Accident Investigation, which is available on Amazon worldwide. He is an experienced consultant, teacher, and public speaker and was awarded “Ergonomics Practitioner of the Year” by the Federation for Professional Ergonomists in 2019. He has supported the academic programs of universities in the United Kingdom, Norway, and South Africa and regularly reviews articles for journals and acts as an external examiner of theses. He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors and, at the time of writing, is Honorary General Treasurer of the Institute. He can be contacted via LinkedIn.
