Applied ergonomics

Can the equipment or process be simplified, be made mistake proof, or at least mistake tolerant, by applying ergonomic/hu-man factors principles ... 

Kirwan, B. (1992). Human Error Identification in Reliability Assessment. Part 2 Detailed comparison of techniques. Applied Ergonomics 23(6), 371-381. 

Poulton, E. (1976). Continuous Noise Interferes with Work by Masking Auditory Feedback and Inner Speech. Applied Ergonomics 7,79-84. 

Poulton, E. (1978). Increased Vigilance with Vertical Vibration at 5 Hz An Alerting Mechnism. Applied Ergonomics 9,73-76. 

Wright, P., Barnard, D. (1975). Just Fill in This Form—A Review for Designers. Applied Ergonomics 6(4), 2.3-2.20. 

Applied Ergonomics, published quarterly by IPC House, Surrey, England. 

Kirwan B., 1998a. Soft systems, hard lessons, Applied Ergonomics 31, pp. 663-678. 

Shipley P, Cook TC. Human factors studies of the working hours of Uk ship s pilots. Part 2. A survey of work-scheduling problems and their social consequences. Appli Ergonom 1980 11 151-159. 

Dmiy, C.G. 1999. Case Study error rates and paperwork design. Applied Ergonomics 29(3) 213-216. 

Helander, M. G., and KhaUd, H. M. (2001), Modeling the Customer in Electronic Commerce, Applied Ergonomics, (In Press). 

Bouzid, N., and Crawshaw, C. M. (1987), Masses Versus Distributed Word Processor Training, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 18, pp. 220-222. 

Haims, M. C., and Carayon, P. (1998), Theory tuid Practice for the Implementation of Tn-house, Continuous Improvement Participatory Ergonomic Programs, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 461-472. 

Kontogiannis, T, and Embrey, D. (1997), A User-Centred Design Approach for Introducing Computer-Based Process Information Systems, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 109-119. 

Karhu, O., Kansi, R, and Kuorinka, I. (1977), Correcting Working Postures in Industry A Practical Method for Analysis, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 8, pp. 199-201. 

Mattila, M., Karwowski, W., and Vikki, M. (1993), Analysis of Working Postures in Hammering Tasks at Building Construction Sites Using the Computerized OWAS-Method, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp. 405-412. 

Rohmert, W. (1973), Problems of Determination of Rest Allowances, Part 2, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 4, pp. 158-162. 

Laurig, W. (1973), Suitability of Physiological Indicators of Strain for Assessment of Active Light Work, Applied Ergonomics (cited in Rohmert 1973b). 

McAtamney, L., and Coriett, E. N. (1993), RULA A Survey Method for the Investigation of Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 24, pp. 91-99. 

Smith, M. J., Carayon, P., Sanders, K. J., Lim, S. Y., and LeGrande, D. (1992a), Employee Stress and Health Complaints in Jobs with and without Electronic Performance Monitoring, Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 17-27. 

Bentley, T. A., Parker, R. J., Ashby, L., Moore, D. J., Tappin, D. C. (2002). The role of the New Zealand forestry industry surveillanee system in a strategic ergonomic, safety and health researeh programme. Applied Ergonomics, 33, 395 03. 

Chi, C., Chang, T., Ting, H. (2005). Accident patterns and prevention measures for fatal oecupational falls in the constmction industry. Applied Ergonomics, 36, 391-400. 

Jeong, B. Y. (1998). Occupational deaths and injuries in the construction industry. Applied Ergonomics, 29(5), 355-360. 

Dorrian, J., Baulk, S. D., Dawson, D. (2011). Work hours, workload, sleep and fatigue in Australian rail industry employees. Applied Ergonomics, 42, 202-209. 

Pelot, R. P., Dwyer, J. W., Deakin, J. M., McCabe, J. F. (1999). The design of a simulated forcible entry test for fire fighters. Applied Ergonomics, 30, 137-146. 

Backs, R. W., Walrath, L. C. (1992). Eye movement and pupillary response indices of mental workload during visual search of symbolic displays. Applied Ergonomics, 23, 243-254. 

Haider, E., Luczak, H., Rohmerl, W(1982). Ergonomics investigations ofwoikplaces in a police command-control centre equipped with TV Assays. Applied Ergonomics, 13, 163-170. 

Haro, E. and Kleiner, B.M. (2008) Macroergonomics as an organising process for systems safety. Applied Ergonomics, 39(4), 450-8. 

Caimey, P. and D. Sless (1982). Communication effectiveness of symbolic safety signs with different user groups. Applied Ergonomics 13 (2) 91-97. 

Hussain, S.G. and J.B. Arens, etal. (1991). Effect of light sources on highway sign color recognition. Applied Ergonomics 22 (2) 27-34. 

Laughery, K.R. (2006). Safety communications Warnings. Applied Ergonomics 37 (4) 467-478. 

Lesch, M.F. (2008). A comparison of two training methods for improving warning symbol comprehension. Applied Ergonomics 39 (2) 135—143. 

McDougald, B.R. and M.S. Wogalter (2013). Facilitating pictorial comprehension with color highlighting. Applied Ergonomics(Available online 4 June 2013). 

Waterson, P. and C. Pilcher, et al. (2012). Developing safety signs for children on board trains. Applied Ergonomics 43 (X) 254-265. 

Wogalter, M.S. and V.C. Conzola, et al. (2002). Research-based guidelines for warning design and evaluation. Applied Ergonomics 33 (3) 219—230. 

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