Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th Edition

Building on the success of previous editions, the 4th edition of ‘Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics’ provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the field. The new edition places the subject matter into a system context using a human-machine model to structure the chapters and a knowledge application model to structure the organisation of material in each chapter. Every chapter covers: Core Concepts, Basic Applications, Tools and Processes, and System Integration issues regardless of topic. Includes over 200 exercises and essays (at least ten per chapter). An Instructor’s Manual, A Guide to Tutorials and Seminars and and over 500 powerpoint slides are available for academic users from the publisher. All chapters contain ‘HFE Workshop’ sections with practical guidance and worked examples. Please see the TOC for more information.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Human Factors and Ergonomics from the Earliest Times to the Present
Chapter 2: The Body as a Mechanical System
Chapter 3: Anthropometry, Workstation, and Facilities Design
Chapter 4: Standing and Sitting at Work
Chapter 5: Repetitive Tasks: Risk Assessment and Task Design
Chapter 6: Design of Manual Handling and Load Carriage Tasks
Chapter 7: Work Capacity, Stress, Fatigue, and Recovery
Chapter 8: Job Demands, Health, and Well-Being for a Changing Population
Chapter 9: Working in Hot and Cold Climates
Chapter 10: The Visual Environment: Measurement and Design
Chapter 11: Hearing, Sound, Noise, and Vibration
Chapter 12: The Mind at Work: Intention, Action and Interpretation
Chapter 13: Displays and Controls
Chapter 14: Interactive Devices and the Internet
Chapter 15: HFE in Accident Investigation and Safety Management
Chapter 16: System Stability and Sustainability
Appendix A: Probabilities Associated with Values of z in Normal Distribution