Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition
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Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition

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Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition

About this book

Ergonomics and human factors impact how humans interact with the world around them. Understanding these factors can be difficult. To cut through the tricky aspects of the subject, this bestselling textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the field. This title 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. This updated fifth edition provides new material on current occupational health issues such as obesity, menopause, and other modern work-related medical concerns. Updated to include coverage of new technological developments such as self-driving cars, exoskeletons, AI, hybrid working and cell phone ergonomics. Examples where tools are used including the Strain Index and the Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool have been fully updated, featuring signposting to additional resources and toolkits. Readers will grasp a full and thorough grounding in the need-to-knows of ergonomics and human factors.

Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition is the premier textbook for any student where ergonomics and human factors play a part in their discipline, including those in aviation, medicine and healthcare, energy, engineering, health and safety and the sciences.

Also included in this updated new edition are an instructor's manual and a guide to tutorials and seminars. Over 500 PowerPoint slides are available for academic use from the publisher.

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Yes, you can access Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Fifth Edition by R S Bridger in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technologie et ingénierie & Culture sur le lieu de travail. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Author
  9. Prologue: Human Systems Integration
  10. Chapter 1 Human Factors and Ergonomics from the Earliest Times to the Present
  11. Chapter 2 Body Mechanics
  12. Chapter 3 Inclusive Design
  13. Chapter 4 Standing and Sitting
  14. Chapter 5 Repetitive Tasks
  15. Chapter 6 Lifting and Carrying
  16. Chapter 7 Work and Recovery
  17. Chapter 8 Health and Fitness
  18. Chapter 9 Temperature and Climate
  19. Chapter 10 Light and Sight
  20. Chapter 11 Hearing, Sound and Vibration
  21. Chapter 12 Thinking and Acting
  22. Chapter 13 Displays and Controls
  23. Chapter 14 Usability and User Experience
  24. Chapter 15 Safety and Accidents
  25. Chapter 16 System Stability and Sustainability
  26. Epilogue: The Future of Work: From Requirements to Affordances
  27. Appendix A: Probabilities Associated with Values of z in Normal Distribution
  28. Glossary
  29. References
  30. Index