Title: A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd Edition Author: Martin Helander ISBN: 0415282489 / 9780415282482 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 408 Publisher: CRC Press Year: 2006 Availability: 2 to 3 weeks
Description
Contents
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