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 fin

part |2 pages

Part I: Information-Centered Human Factors

chapter 3|12 pages

Conducting a Human Factors Investigation

chapter 4|26 pages

Vision and Illumination Design

chapter 5|26 pages

Human Information Processing

chapter 6|26 pages

Design of Controls, Displays, and Symbols

chapter 7|26 pages

Design of Human–Computer Interaction

part |2 pages

Part II: Human-Body-Centered Ergonomics

chapter 8|20 pages

Anthropometry in Workstation Design

chapter 9|20 pages

Work Posture

chapter 10|22 pages

Manual Materials Handling

chapter 12|12 pages

Physical Workload and Heat Stress

chapter 13|20 pages

Noise and Vibration

part |2 pages

Part III: Organization/Management-Centered Human Factors

chapter 14|14 pages

Ergonomics of Computer Workstations

chapter 16|10 pages

Shift Work

chapter 17|22 pages

Design for Manufacture and Maintenance

chapter 18|24 pages

Accidents, Human Errors, and Safety