A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd Edition

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.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Information-Centered
Chapter 2 : Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics
Chapter 3 : Cost Benefit Analysis of Improvements in the Human Factor Design
Chapter 4 : Conducting a Human Factor Investigation
Chapter 5 : Vision and Illumination Design
Chapter 6 : Human Information Processing
Chapter 7 : Design of Controls, Displays, and Symbols
Chapter 8 : Design of Human Computer Interaction
Chapter 9 : Human-Body-Centered
Chapter 10 : Anthropometry in Workstation Design
Chapter 11 : Work Posture
Chapter 12 : Manual Materials Handling
Chapter 13 : Repetitive Motion Injury and Design of Hand Tools
Chapter 14 : Physical Workload and Heat Stress
Chapter 15 : Noise and Vibration
Chapter 16 : Organization/Management-Centered
Chapter 17 : Ergonomics of Computer Workstations
Chapter 18 : Training, Skills, and Cognitive Task Analysis
Chapter 19 : Shift Work
Chapter 20 : Design for Manufacture and Maintenance
Chapter 21 : Accidents, Human Errors and Safety

References
Appendix : The Use of Human Factors/ Ergonomics Checklists
Index