Description
Book SynopsisThe broad and developing scope of ergonomics - the application of scientific knowledge to improve peopleâs interaction with products, systems and environments - has been illustrated for 25 years by the books which make up the Contemporary Ergonomics series. This book presents the proceedings of the international conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2011. In addition to being the leading event in the UK that features ergonomics and human factors across all sectors, this is also the annual conference of the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
Individual papers provide insight into current practice, present new research findings and form an invaluable reference source. The volumes provide a fast track for the publication of suitable papers from international contributors, with papers being subject to peer review since 2009.
A wide range of topics are covered in these proceedings, including transport, user centred design, safety culture, military, acciden
Table of Contents
Human Factors in industrial accidents, Making safety culture work, Ergonomics in Education, Designing transport systems for users and operators, Usability of military equipment, Human Factors in modern manufacturing, Ergonomics in future computer use, Healthcare and ageing, User centred design and evaluation of medical devices, Green ergonomics, The 24 hour society, Cross sectors, Safety, HFI, Maps, Debate, Posters
