Ergonomics & Human Factors

Incident Command: Tales from the Hot Seat presents a unique examination of the skills of the on-scene or incident commander who is in charge of an emergency or major incident. It is an essential and compelling text that captures the essence of incident command by analyzing command experiences acros..

How driving simulation, field studies and laboratory experiments can be used to improve rider safety is illustrated in this text. It outlines the factors that contribute to the visibility of powered-two-wheelers (PTWs) and their detection by car drivers, and presents case studies to illustrate how t..

Expanding the contribution of aviation psychology and human factors to the aviation industry within the Asia Pacific region, with global expert participation, to optimize the safety, efficiency and viability of the industry...

Expanding the contribution of aviation psychology and human factors to the aviation industry within the Asia Pacific region, with global expert participation, to optimize the safety, efficiency and viability of the industry...

Describing of the elements of the ergonomics processes, this book explores success factors for implementation of industrial ergonomics programs. It covers injury surveillance database systems and corporate health management for the design and evaluation of health in industrial organizations, ergonom..

This is a paperbound reprint of a 2002 book. Utilizing aviation accidents for most of his examples, but stressing the applicability of the material to any investigation of the causes of human error in transportation and industrial systems, Strauch (psychology, George Mason U. and aviation management..

In this book the author applies contemporary error theory to the needs of investigators and of anyone attempting to understand why someone made a critical error, how that error led to an incident or accident, and how to prevent such errors in the future. Students and investigators of human error wil..

This macroergonomics book is concerned with the analysis, design and evaluation of work systems. The goal of macroergonomics is to optimize the work design, organization and performance...

David Hillson and Ruth Murray-Webster bring together leading-edge thinking on risk attitudes and emotional literacy to create a unique resource for those wishing to move beyond mere implementation of a risk process and towards a people-centred approach for risk management. Provides clear and usable..

This lucid book presents a set of common principles to further our knowledge of the causes of major accidents in a wide variety of high-technology systems. Its unique combination of principles and practicalities make this seminal book essential reading for all those whose daily business is to manag..

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 (RNLE..

Based on an extensive research project, this book investigates how shipping companies learn from, filter and give credence/acceptability to differing risk perceptions and how this influences the work culture with special regard to group/team dynamics and individual motivation. The work is presente..