Ergonomics & Human Factors

How do you achieve a jointly optimised blend of socio and technical and create the kind of agility and self-synchronisation that modern forms of command and control promise? The answer put forward here is to re-visit sociotechnical systems theory. In doing so, the problems of 21st century command a..

How do you achieve a jointly optimised blend of socio and technical and create the kind of agility and self-synchronisation that modern forms of command and control promise? The answer put forward here is to re-visit sociotechnical systems theory. In doing so, the problems of 21st century command a..

Training based on competency is an increasingly popular approach in aviation. It allows for an alternative means of compliance with international regulations - which can result in shorter and more efficient training programs - however there are also challenges. Competency-Based Education in Aviation..

Providing the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities, this book presents technology for individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, and for older adults. The text covers text entry de..

Addresses papers from a conference of the Ergonomics Society, Univ of Hertfordshire, UK, April 2005. This work covers applications of ergonomics, air traffic control, cognitive ergonomics, defence, design, environmental ergonomics, and more...

The 2008 Annual Conference features the following themes: Human Reliability; Disaster Management; Slips, Trips and Falls from research to practice; Health and Well Being of Construction Workers; Inclusive Design; Rail Human Factors; and, Nuclear Human Factors. This title presents the proceedings of ..

Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2012..

This book presents the papers of the international conference on Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2013. A wide range of topics are covered, including human computer interaction, standards, accessibility, work & wellbeing, design, transport, safety culture, green ergonomics, healthcare, huma..

Increasing costs and higher utilization of resources make the role of process improvement more important than ever in the health care industry. Management Engineering: A Guide to Best Practices for Industrial Engineering in Health Care provides an overview of the practice of industrial engineering (..

These articles describe the state of current research within a practical context and present a potential future research agenda. Contemporary Issues in Human Factors and Aviation Safety will appeal to both professionals and researchers in aviation and associated industries who are interested in lear..

These articles describe the state of current research within a practical context and present a potential future research agenda. Contemporary Issues in Human Factors and Aviation Safety will appeal to both professionals and researchers in aviation and associated industries who are interested in lear..

A practical new book for scientists, engineers, project leaders, and others working in the technical fields. The book adds depth, "how-to", and success to your creative thinking and problem solving...