Body of Knowledge in Human Factors and Ergonomics
About the Book Series
This Focus book series aims to provide the perspective readers-at-large with basic knowledge of human factors and ergonomics that can be useful to students, teachers, academicians, researchers, and practitioners in domains of human activity, across all sectors of industry, business, education, home, leisure, entertainment, and sports. This new Focus series will cover the whole spectrum of topics related to a broadly defined HF/E field. All potential chapters will be selected from the content of the HF/E encyclopedia, built out and arranged into thematic short form Focus titles on the specific aspects of research, practice, and education within this field.
Should you be interested in including your own book in this series, please contact James Hobbs the Editor for Ergonomics/Human Factors and Occupational Health and Safety on [email protected].
Workplace Environmental Factors: Lighting, Noise, and Vibration
1st Edition
Edited
By Waldemar Karwowski, Beata Mrugalska
December 17, 2025
This concise volume examines how environmental conditions, specifically lighting, noise, and vibration, affect human performance, health, and comfort. As workplace demands evolve, so must our approach to design. This book covers the importance of aligning visual and auditory elements of work ...
Anthropometry: Human Body Measurements and How to Use Them
1st Edition
Edited
By Beata Mrugalska, Waldemar Karwowski
September 28, 2025
Today, human factors and ergonomics professionals worldwide contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments, and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities, and limitations of people. By understanding anthropometry, professionals can ensure ...
Human Factors in Challenging Environments: From Thermal Comfort to G-Force Exposure
1st Edition
Edited
By Waldemar Karwowski, Beata Mrugalska
September 10, 2025
In human factors and ergonomics, professionals play a key role in shaping the compatibility between tasks, products, and environments with the needs of individuals. The most successful projects demonstrate a tight integration with the human experience, underscoring the importance of ergonomic ...