A guide to human factors and ergonomics
by
 
Helander, Martin, 1943-

Title
A guide to human factors and ergonomics

Author
Helander, Martin, 1943-

ISBN
9780415282482

Personal Author
Helander, Martin, 1943-

Edition
2nd ed.

Publication Information
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Taylor & Francis, 2006.

Physical Description
388 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Series
NetLibrary.

General Note
Revised edition of: A guide to ergonomics of manufacturing. London ; Bristol, PA : Taylor & Francis, c1995.

Contents
pt. I. Information-centered human factors. Introduction to human factors and ergonomics ; Cost-benefit analysis of improvements in the human factors design ; Conducting a human factors investigation ; Vision and illumination design ; Human information processing ; Design of controls, displays, and symbols ; Design of human-computer interaction -- pt. II. Human-body-centered ergonomics. 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 -- pt. III. Organization/management-centered human factors. Ergonomics of computer workstations ; Training, skills, and cognitive task analysis ; Shift work ; Design for manufacture and maintenance ; Accidents, human errors, and safety -- Appendix : the use of human factors/ergonomics checklist.

Abstract
"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 material and some have been entirely rewritten. Drawing on the author's experience in both teaching and industry, the book lays to rest the common myths and misconceptions that surround ergonomics." "Unlike most ergonomics and human factors books that emphasize the physical, this one gives a broad overview of cognitive as well as physical ergonomics. Written in an accessible style, it presents a systems approach to human factors and ergonomics that leads to complete understanding. The author demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good design, and offers a practical guide to the design and analysis of systems. Design oriented, systems oriented, and results oriented, this text provides the tools needed to solve systems problems and develop adequate design solutions."--Jacket.

Subject Term
Human engineering.
 
Work environment.
 
Industrial hygiene.
 
Ergonomie.
 
Milieu de travail.
 
Hygiène industrielle.
 
Human engineering. (OCoLC)fst00963014
 
Industrial hygiene. (OCoLC)fst00971122
 
Work environment. (OCoLC)fst01180270
 
Arbeitsplatz. (DE-588)4002759-4
 
Ergonomie. (DE-588)4015249-2

Added Author
Helander, Martin, 1943- Guide to ergonomics of manufacturing.

Electronic Access
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