Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications
About the Book Series
A recent report by the National Academy of Engineering states that in the near future there will be ongoing developments in engineering, expanding toward tighter conditions between technology and the human experience. This includes new products customized to the dimensions and capabilities of the user, and the ergonomic design of engineered products. In the past ergonomics has been driven by technology (reactive design approach). In the future ergonomics will drive technology (proactive design approach). This series will focus on two main, but so far not well connected areas of human factors and ergonomics, namely ergonomics design and ergonomics management.
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].
Self-Regulation in Activity Theory: Applied Work Design for Human-Computer and Human-Machine Systems
1st Edition
By Gregory Z. Bedny, Waldemar Karwowski, Inna S. Bedny
December 22, 2014
Every complex human–machine system includes a computer as a critically important means of work. However, an operator’s interaction with a computerized system cannot be reduced to only performing computer-based tasks. Today human-computer interaction (HCI) is not limited to trained software users. ...
Manual Lifting: A Guide to the Study of Simple and Complex Lifting Tasks
1st Edition
By Daniela Colombini, Enrico Occhipinti, Enrique Alvarez-Casado, Thomas R. Waters
July 10, 2012
Commonly used throughout the world, manual lifting tasks—whether simple or complex—all involve variable loads, postures, and movements. This practical guide discusses how to analyze the intricate lifting function and prevent injury during its execution. Outlining revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (...
Aircraft Interior Comfort and Design
1st Edition
By Peter Vink
March 22, 2011
What should every airline and manufacturer know about comfort?What can we learn from studies in the scientific literature?What do most passengers know about comfort and how can we translate that into interior design?Where can I find the latest knowledge and research useful for designing aircraft ...